Manufacturing Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | Two years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools and chemicals
• Plan manufacturing operations to produce products on manual machine tools
• Utilize computer software to create CAD models and CAM-generated programs for machining processes
• Use physics and math principles to effectively machine industrial materials
  
   

Careers

Career opportunities may include:

• machinist
• tool maker
• CNC programmer/operator
• CAD/CAM technicians

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PROGRAM CODES: AAS.MACHTECH

Course work in machine tool technology prepares students for careers in high-tech manufacturing by producing products to exacting industrial standards utilizing current manual and computer-aided machine tool technology. Many classes are taught in a flexible, open-lab format and students may enter the program any term.

Individualized daytime and evening instruction is provided in the operation of machine tools such as: lathes, mills, surface and cylindrical grinders and common machine shop equipment. Included in the degree program is the study of computer numerical control (CNC) programming and machining for milling, turning and electrical discharge machining (EDM), as well as courses in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) utilizing current industrial CAD/CAM software. Quality control is stressed while students are taught a wide range of measuring and inspection techniques. Other topics include courses offered in welding, materials science and basic electricity. Many students enroll in these courses to upgrade existing job skills and several of our courses satisfy the continuing education unit (CEU) requirements of local apprenticeships and trade organizations. 

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3 credits - see page 82 for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 course- MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)

• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing. 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• set-up and operate manual machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
• set-up and operate CNC machine tools to produce machined products to required specifications by applying appropriate skills, processes, and technologies;
• apply computer software applications to produce manufacturing related documents, create CAD models, and generate CAM programs for machining processes;
• apply knowledge of materials, physics and mathematics to effectively machine industrial materials;
• apply critical thinking skills to solve common machining and manufacturing problems;
• work safely in an industrial environment around machinery, power tools, electricity and chemicals.

SHORT TERM TRAINING

For students who need a quick-entry strategy into the work force, an individualized education and employment plan can be created that concentrates the knowledge and skills necessary to start or change a career path. Please see a faculty advisor for more information. A short-term training certificate is available. 
For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

(Oregon Tech transfer courses)

The Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a significant number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree program.

For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.