Products of a modern industry contain a variety of precision parts. The highly skilled professionals who make these parts are called machinists. The expectation of a machinist is to be able to make accurate parts using precision layout, measuring/gauging tools, and to remove material with the aid of machine tools. Some of the basic machine tools operated by a machinist include the engine lathe, drill press, grinder, horizontal and vertical mill, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning center. Students can have a challenging career as a Machinist that utilizes their mechanical aptitude and computer skills to machine precise metal parts using manual and CNC machines in Machine Tool Technology.

The average class size in the Sheridan College Machine Tool Program is between 12 and 14 students per class/lab. This allows the instructor to work closely with each student so he or she can develop the skills necessary to become successfully employed in the trade. Summer paid internships are available and encouraged for state-of-the-art machining experiences.

With a Certificate of Completion in the program, the student can find employment in the trade as an entry level worker. In order to be promoted in the trade, the worker would need additional training and work experience.

The student who completes the Associate of Applied Science degree will have the knowledge and skills to acquire employment in the trade as an entry level machinist or CNC operator/ programmer. With additional training and work experience, the machinist and CNC programmer/ operator could quickly advance in the field, depending on location. Those choosing to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or manufacturing could earn significantly higher salaries.

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Suggested Course of Study for A.A.S. Degree