Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology (AAS)

Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology program at CMU/WCCC prepares students for entry-level careers in the manufacturing industry. Through classroom instruction and hands-on lab work, students develop skills in machining, CNC operation, blueprint reading, and mathematical concepts. The program meets competency-based industry standards and equips graduates for positions such as machinist, CNC operator, and manufacturing technician.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate of Applied Science with the Manufacturing Technology major offers classroom instruction and related lab work with hands-on activities in the use of tools and the operation of equipment found in manufacturing. In the Machining Technology emphasis students learn to apply industrial knowledge and skills to plan and implement designs, operate manual mills and lathes, operate computer-aided machinery with CAD/CAM software, and computer-numerical controlled (CNC) machines. Students also develop the skills that enable them to read blueprints, apply appropriate mathematical concepts, and understand the properties of metal and polymers. This course of study is designed to meet competency-based standards set by the manufacturing industry.

Objectives:

• Students will be able to use written and oral communication skills needed for entry level employment in the manufacturing industry (Communication Fluency).
• Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts to perform machining tasks (Quantitative Fluency).
• Students will be able to summarize business practices, principles and application of associated technical skill in the machining industry (Specialized Knowledge).
• Students will be able to apply the necessary machining skill sets to perform specified manufacturing processes (Applied Learning).
• Students will be able to determine ethical and civil responsibility necessary for employees in the machining industry (Specialized Knowledge).

Careers:

With this degree, students will be qualified for the following employment opportunities: entry-level machinist, computer-numerical control operator, numerical tool and process technician, manufacturing engineering technician, and manufacturing inspection technician.

Other:

The program is designed to meet competency-based standards set by the manufacturing industry. All CMU/WCCC associate graduates are expected to demonstrate proficiency in specialized knowledge/applied learning, quantitative fluency, communication fluency, critical thinking, personal and social responsibility, and information literacy. The program requires a minimum of 61 semester hours for graduation. The Catalog Year determines which program sheet and degree requirements a student must fulfill in order to graduate.