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Manufacturing Technology
Associate in Applied Arts Degree
Certificate
Prepare for immediate employment in the fast-growing field of machine
technology. Our program offers hands-on instruction in machining, welding,
and reading blueprints. You will also gain leadership skills for future
advancement.
Machinists are highly skilled operators of machine tools that are used to
make metal or non-metallic parts. Working from blueprints or sketches, a
machinist will make or repair parts for a wide variety of tools or
machines. Duties include selecting the correct cutting tools; calculating
speeds, feeds, dimensions and other measurements; reading precision
measuring tools; and setting up and operating various machine tools.
As a graduate of the Machine Technology
program, you will be able to perform simple layout, plan a sequence of
operations, and set up and operate the common machine tools with a minimum
of supervision. More advanced students will have proficiencies in the
areas of CNC programming and machine operation.
Green River Community College offers a
two-year Associate in Applied Science degree as well as a certificate that
can be completed in one year. Both are designed to prepare students for
immediate employment in the metal working industry.
As a Machinist, you can work for:
aircraft manufacturers
foundries
heavy equipment industries
machine shops
manufacturing firms
marine industries
metal fabrication plants
nuclear industries
paper companies
petroleum industries
private businesses
research and development companies
schools
trucking companies
your own business (self-employment)
You may find work as a/an:
automotive machinist
drill press operator
job setter
lathe operator
layout worker
machinist
maintenance machinist
milling machine operator
numerical control programmer
parts finisher
parts helper
precision grinder
precision machinist
research machinist
tool and cutter grinder
tool and die maker
tooling engineer
When can new students enroll?
You may enter Green River’s Machine Technology program at any time during
the quarter, on a space-available basis, with instructor’s permission.
Prerequisites
Complete an application to Green River Community College, complete the
COMPASS assessment, and meet with an advisor.
A recent general math class is highly
recommended. (The more math you’ve taken, the better.)
Instructor’s permission is required.
How long does the program take?
If you attend Green River full time, the Associate in Applied Science
degree requirements can be completed in two years, and the certificate can
be completed in one. If you attend part time, completion will depend on
how many credits you earn each quarter.
Special fees
During the first two quarters, you will be expected to purchase
approximately $300 worth of tools.
Courses requiring special equipment have
modest fees.
Personal requirements for success
A successful Machine Technology student possesses the ability to
concentrate, conceptualize, organize, and remember details.
Does the program transfer to four-year
schools?
The courses for the Machine Technology program are not designed to
transfer.
Special program notes
Here’s what Green River’s Machine Technology program offers you:
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A hands-on learning experience using
state-of-the-art equipment
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Credit for prior experience by demonstration
of your skills
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An opportunity for a Cooperative Education
internship
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Flexible class hours
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An opportunity to enter an apprenticeship
program through an employer, using the Green River training as the first
1,000 hours. After
completion of the apprenticeship program, you become a journeyman
machinist
Employment outlook
The employment outlook is excellent. There are more jobs available than we
have students to refer. There is always a demand for machinists.
Most graduates are placed by the instructors,
who maintain close contact with the industry.
Opportunities are available statewide and
nationally, with excellent opportunities in the military, as well. The
Student Employment Office maintains contact with the machine shops and
manufacturers who hire trained machinists. The staff also helps students
write resumes and develop interviewing skills.
Salary range
The starting salary range for machinists is $10 to $15 per hour. Journey
level machinist wages range from $13 to $21 per hour.
For specific information about Manufacturing Technology, contact:
Charles Lenegar
Office ext. 4237
Machine shop ext. 4261
clenegar@greenriver.edu
Tom Tagliente
Office ext. 4228
ttaglien@greenriver.edu |
