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Advanced Manufacturing /Precision Machining

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Course Description: 

Over the course of two years, the student will learn and apply the skills needed to succeed in the advanced manufacturing industry or to continue their education on the post-secondary level. Students will learn using state of the art advanced manufacturing machine tools, including Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) lathes, CNC vertical mills, and CNC programming simulators. The very tools used by our students are found in manufacturing companies across the nation, and the skills learned are in high demand.

Topics Covered:
Safety and bench work
Manual lathe and mill
Grinding
CNC lathe and mill
Shop economics
Employability skills
Inspection and metrology

Offered At: 

Olean Career and Technical Education Center

Program Goal: 

To prepare students to enter the field of advanced manufacturing or to attend a post secondary institution for further studies in this career path.

Projects and Experiences: 

Major projects– parallel clamps (manual lathe and manual mill), vee-blocks (manual or CNC mill and manual or CNC lathe).

Student designed projects for both manual and CNC machines.

Local business driven projects.

Major experiences– 1st Year: Mentoring experience with local business owners.

Shadowing experience with local business tradespersons.

2nd Year: Mentoring experience with local business owners. Internship with local businesses.

Students are required to create a professional portfolio showcasing their knowledge and experiences.

 

Assessments: 

Multiple formative and summative assessments based upon project performance work, core academics, and soft skills.

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam in Precision Machining

Portfolio

 

Certifications: 

OSHA

May earn New York State Technical Endorsement on high school diploma

Local Employment Opportunities: 

Napoleon Engineering-Olean

Dresser-Rand-Olean

Keystone Tool and Die-Westons Mills

Alstom Power-Wellsville

Alcas/Cutco– Olean

MOOG– East Aurora

PCB Piezotronics-Lancaster

Career Paths and Potential Salaries: 

Mechanical Engineer $80,000

Prototype Machinist Research and Development $40-$60,000

CNC Operator $27-$40,000

CNC Programmer $ 40,000-$60,000

Draftsperson $32-$50,000

Production Machinist $30-$45,000

Source: Monster.com salary wizard

Suggested Courses for Success: 

Basic Math, Trigonometry, and Algebra; Basic Science, Chemistry, Physics; ELA, Communication Skills

High School Credits: 

Earn 7 credits including:

1 Specialized Science

1 Integrated Math

1 Integrated ELA

Earn College Credits: 
Erie Community College Credits granted based on review of student's portfolio
Jamestown Community College 3 credits for MCT 1270 (Machine Theory and Operation) 
(Credit granted through JCC "College Connections" program; student must meet JCC minimum requirements and prerequisites)
Pennsylvania College of Technology Advanced placement based on competency assessment form

 

Student Work: 

Check back for samples of student work.