Welding & Machine Tool

Machinists will receive training on engine lathes, vertical mills, surface grinders, measuring, reading blueprints, machinist math, and computer numerical controlled mills. The use of CAD/CAM programs with the CNC mill will also be available for student use.

Welders receive training in welder's math, welder blueprint reading, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten and welding, shielded metal arc welding, manual plasma arc cutting, and oxy-fuel cutting.

Students will learn how to operate an automated plasma arc system that is controlled via a computer.

Math and communication skills, as they relate to metal fabrication, are an essential part of the program. This class also includes the opportunity to pursue embedded math credit.