Computer Aided Manufacturing

What type of job can I get?

Machinist

CNC operator

CNC programmer

Job outlook & wages

Median Wage in MT*:  $32,890 - $40,410

Median Wage in US*:  $34,730 - $38,520

Expected Growth in MT*:  11.8% - 20.3%

Expected Growth in US*:  -4.6% - 6.6%

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau

Degrees

Certificate of Applied Science – Machine Tool Technology

Associate of Applied Science – Computer Aided Manufacturing

What you’ll learn

Computer Aided Manufacturing is designed to prepare students as entry-level machinists in many areas.  Students will study machining processes and procedures using lathes, mills, drill presses, cylindrical grinders, and surface grinders.  The first year students will use a variety of manual machines, including engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills, cylindrical grinders, surface grinders, drill presses, and radial arm drill.  Students will work from blueprints and follow exact specifications and apply practical shop math to accomplish the required tasks.  The second-year CNC portion of machine shop is devoted to the programming and operation of the CNC machine.  Students will be prepared to enter the work force as entry level programmers and CAD/CAM technicians.  Students will program and operate machine centers and turning centers in the lab.  Students will learn the Mastercam programming system, which allows students to design parts on the computer and then manufacture them in the lab.  Students will work from blueprints and exact specifications that are used in industry.  Lab work will include manual and CNC machine use.  These machines will be used for manufacturing fixtures, project work, and production projects.  Students will learn the Mastercam programming system, which allows students to design parts on the computer and manufacture them in the lab.

Program cost

$3,700 - $7,600 (Depending on length of program)

Potential employers

Aerospace, Computer companies, Job shop, Gun smiths, Tool and die making companies, CNC companies.

Instructors

Tom Jungst

Art Warner