Machinist

Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Communicate professionally in writing and speaking as appropriate to an industrial technology work environment (GS).
• Apply objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions (GS).
• Apply mathematical information to perform tasks in industrial technology (GS).
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups (GS).
• Apply industry standard safety and hazardous material handling guidelines.
• Display work appropriate behavior including positive attitude, timeliness and teamwork.
• Apply knowledge of computer programs to create professional, academic, or business documents following current industry standards.
• Demonstrate competencies required for entry level machinist.
• Interpret industrial blueprints for inspection of machined parts.
• Demonstrate competency in set up and operation of manual machine tools to manufacture parts per specification.
• Demonstrate competency in documenting and communicating work performed using trade specific language.