Machine Tool Technics Tool & Die Making - Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Machine Tool Technics Tool & Die Making from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. A second year of advanced Machine Tool CNC Technician , tool and die , and electrical discharge machining for graduates of the Machine Tool Operation Program. Employment Potential A graduate of the program will have the potential for employment in the following areas: CNC Operator: sets up and operates computer numerical controlled machine tools working from blueprints and set-up sheets; sets up fixturing and tooling; produces and inspects parts; and edits CNC programs on CNC lathes and machining centers. Jig and Fixture Apprentice/Trainee: lays out, fits, and assembles parts to make and repair cutting tools , jigs, fixtures, gauges, or machinist???s hand tools by analyzing specifications. Machine Set-Up Operator: sets up and operates a variety of machine tools such as radial drill presses, lathes, milling machines, and grinders; machines metal work pieces such as patterns and machine tool or die parts, usually on a custom basis; analyzes specifications; and determines tooling. Machinist Apprentice/Trainee: sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines. Maintenance Machinist: sets up and operates a variety of machine tools; and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and to maintain industrial machines. Mold Maker Apprentice/Trainee: lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes metal products and metal molds for injection or compression molding of plastic or rubber products. Tool and Cutter Grinder: sets up and operates cutter grinding machines used for sharpening tools and cutters that are needed in the manufacturing industry; and inspects re-sharpened tooling. Tool and Die Apprentice/Trainee: lays out, machines, fits, assembles, and finishes specialized cutting tools used in the mold and die industry as well as dies used in cutting, stamping, and forging processes. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Operator: sets up and uses Ram or wire EDM machines to manufacture punches, dies, molds, and production parts. With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find other opportunities for employment. All-Around Machinist Journey Level Machinist Pattern Maker Mold Maker Tool and Die Maker CNC Programmer Machine Shop Foreperson/Supervisor View more details on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.