Machine Tool
Did you know that Machinists are predicted to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade? The Machine Tool Technology program at MGTC prepares students for employment in the machine tool field such as tool making, aircraft fabrication, automobile and motorcycle design, fabrications, and customizing.
Training in the Machine Tool Technology program goes beyond the classroom. Students put their skills to work in MGTC’s state-of-the-art training facility. The environment is clean and climate controlled to ensure dimensional accuracy to the 4th decimal place! Students learn manual lathe, mill and grinder set-up and operation. As the course progresses, students use CAD/CAM Design systems to cut, shape, and fabricate metals, plastics, and other materials. Day, evening, and some online courses are available!
Job Outlook:
Close to 1,000 new machinist jobs will be available in Georgia over the next decade! Career opportunities are available in: Government agencies, machine shops, aircraft manufacturing, automotive custom design shops, and manufacturing firms. Entry level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $25,000 - $28,000.
Diploma Programs
- Machine Tool Technology
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The Machine Tool Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the machine tool technology field. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of machine tool theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Machine Tool Technology diploma and have the qualifications of a machine tool technician.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 101 General Mathematics 5 PSY 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses 25 MCH 101 Introduction to Machine Tool 6 MCH 102 Blueprint Reading for Machine Tool 5 MCH 104 Machine Tool Math I 5 or MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 MCH 105 Machine Tool Math II 5 or MAT 104 Geometry and Trigonometry 5 MCH 107 Characteristics of Metals/Heat Treatment I 4 Essential Specific Occupational Courses 47 MCH 109 Lathe Operations I 7 MCH 110 Lathe Operations II 6 MCH 112 Surface Grinder Operations 6 MCH 114 Blueprint Reading II 5 MCH 115 Mill Operations I 7 MCH 116 Mill Operations II 6 MCH 118 Computer/CNC Literacy 5 XXX *** Electives 5 Total Hours required for Graduation 85
Technical Certificates of Credit
- CNC Specialist
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The Computer Numerical Control Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program is a sequence of courses which prepares students for careers in the machining industry with a focus on NC/CNC technology. The program emphasizes automated machine techniques used in aircraft production. Graduates are qualified for employment as CNC Machine Tool Operators.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours MCA 211 CNC Fundamentals 7 MCA 213 CNC Mill Manual Programming 7 MCA 215 CNC Lathe Manual Programming 7 MCA 217 CNC Practical Application 6 MCA 219 CAD/CAM Programming 6 XXX xxx Electives 5 Total Hours required for Graduation 38
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take between 1.5 and 2 years to complete. AAS programs include English and Math courses that can transfer to other four year institutions in the state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 2 quarters (half a year) to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.