Do you like working with machines and equipment?
Do you like to approach a task with precision?
What do machinists do?
After reviewing electronic or written blueprints or specifications for a job, machinists use machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, and machining centers, to produce precision metal parts.
They use their knowledge of the working properties of metals and their skill with machine tools to plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications.Are you looking to enter a growing industry that offers longevity and a good salary?
How is the job market?
According to the America's Career InfoNet Occupation Report, there will be a 4 percent increase in new jobs in this field over the next seven years. And in Texas, machinists can make $15 per hour to start and up to $32 per hour with experience, plus special overtime pay of time and a half. Many companies provide medical insurance for the employee and sometimes for their families for an additional amount. Other benefits include paid vacation, sick days and holidays.
Then consider training for a career as a machinist - one of several workforce skills awards programs offered by Lone Star College-Montgomery. The machining technology workforce skills award prepares graduates for careers in the operation and programming of computer numeric control (CNC) mills and lathes used extensively in the manufacturing industries.
Most machinists work in small machining shops or in manufacturing industries, such as machinery manufacturing and transportation equipment manufacturing (motor vehicle parts and aerospace products and parts). Maintenance machinists work in most industries that use production machinery.
The machinist now runs a CNC machine, which includes a computer program to determine the manufacturing design. Machinists use CNC machines to run high-tech equipment that makes tools, dies and machine parts necessary for manufacturing.
Machining is considered an evolving occupation and most likely to provide future employment growth and economic competitiveness within Texas.
Machining program courses provide students with needed math skills as well as an excellent understanding of blueprint reading and precision measurement tool use. Advance course offerings include advanced manufacturing, utilizing CNC equipment, and computer-assisted machine (CAM) protocols.How long does it take to complete the program?The machining skills award consists of four courses comprising 16.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
How long does it take to complete the program?
The machining skills award consists of four courses comprising 16.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
What is the cost to complete the program?
Approximately $758. (Does not include textbooks or materials).
Is financial aid available?
To explore financial aid options, visit the financial aid link on the LSC-Montgomery Web site: http://montgomery.lonestar.edu/20147/ or call: 936.273.7227.
Where can I get more information about this career?
The America's Career Infonet www.acinet.org
The U.S. Department of Labor www.bls.gov/oco/ocos223.htm
Machine Shop Mathematics
Is designed to prepare the student with technical, applied mathematics necessary in future machine shop-related courses.
3.2 CEUs $164.