PROGRAMS | MANUFACTURING
MACHINE SHOP TECHNOLOGY
Whether it's a bicycle, an IPod, the rims on a car, or your toothbrush, every manufactured item relies on the machining industry in some way or another. The precision machinist is a highly skilled worker who uses computer controlled and precision machine tools, hand tools, and highly accurate measuring tools to manufacture a product from metal and non-metal materials. As a successful student in this High Priority Occupation you will be in demand and recruited by local and national companies in the medical device, aerospace, automotive, plastics, and metal fabrication industries.
As a student in this career path you will work with full size industrial machine tools such as, engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface and pedestal grinders, power band saws, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment. Also emphasized in this program are industrial drawing interpretation, precision measurement, inspection processes, layout and assembly procedures, and safe work habits. Introduction to CNC set-up, operation, and programming in addition to training with CAD/CAM software is included in the course instruction. As a machining student at RMCTC you will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). Program graduates have the ability to enter into employment, apprenticeship programs, and post-secondary education.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
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Potential Earnings
Click here to access the O*Net website. Once online, click "Crosswalk Search" and go to Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and enter either the below SOC code or job title in the search box and click "go", this will bring up the matching job titles. Click on the job title to view information about that job.
Job Titles
51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,
Metal and Plastic
51-4012 Numerical Tool and Process Control Programmers
51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators,
and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
51-4041 Machinists
51-4111 Tool and Die Makers
51-4199 Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Articulation Agreements
Thaddeus Stevens College or Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Welder Training and Testing Institute
Student Certifications
NIMS - National Institute for Metalworking Skills
* Measurement, Materials & Safety
* Job Planning, Benchwork and Layout
* Manual Milling Skills
* Drill Press Skills
* Grinding Skills
* Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
* Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills
* CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations
* CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
* Wire EDM II
INSTRUCTOR
Andrew Klein
Biography
I am a graduate of Antietam High School and Berks Career Technology Center West in Electro-Mechanical Technology. I earned associate degrees in Machine Tool Technology and Automated Manufacturing from Pennsylvania College of Technology, a division of Penn State. Additionally, I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Alvernia University, my Vocational l certification at Temple University, and I am pursuing my Vocational II teaching certification at Temple University. I have more than 13 years of direct work experience in the machining and manufacturing industry and have previously been a substitute teacher at the RMCTC.
Date of Hire: September 2007
Certifications and society memberships
Journeyperson Tool and Die Maker
National Institute for Metalworking Skills(NIMS)-
Measurement, Materials, & Safety
Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout
Drill Press Skills
Manual Milling Skills
Turning Operations: Turning Between Centers
Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills
Grinding Skills
CNC Miling: Programming Setup & Operations
CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations
Wire EDM II
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Relevant work experience
Substitute Teacher, Reading Muhlenberg CTC
Tool and Die Maker, Alcon Manufacturing
Robotic Technician, Dana Corp.
CNC Programmer, Harley Davidson Motor Co.
Mold Maker, Drug Plastics and Glass Co.
Community service
I have coached little league and youth basketball for my township and volunteered for swim meets at Camp Fire USA. Additionally, I have supported the United Way of Berks County for many years, including direct service projects.
Interests
Hunting, camping, ice hockey, auto racing, antiques, and travel
Message
The machine shop technology program offers students the opportunity to learn a career that is rewarding and in demand. By utilizing academics with hands on training, the student will be able to successfully combine these skills to be ready to enter the machining field or go on to post secondary education. A student completing this program will find there are many career opportunities as well as opportunities for growth with entry-level earnings ranging between $9-$10/hour and potential earnings upward of $30/hour.
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