该证书旨在为学生准备在当前先进技术制造行业中的机床操作员/机械师的职业。在机床的操作和维护方面提供了指导，例如车床，铣床，磨床和其他常见的车间设备。成功完成本课程后，学生应该能够：设置和操作常规机器，以生产所需规格的产品。执行与常规加工相关的通常分配给操作员的清理和维护任务。制定工艺计划以加工基本零件。准确解释技术图纸的计算和测量结果，以验证产品制造规格。展示有效和专业地交流技术信息的能力。应用材料和数学知识解决制造问题以及制造产品。在工作环境中应用安全原则和实践。
This certificate is designed to prepare students for careers as machine tool operators/machinists in the current advanced technology manufacturing industries. Instruction is provided in the operation and maintenance for machine tools such as lathes, mills, grinders and other common machine shop equipment. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students should be able to: Set up and operate conventional machines to produce products to required specifications. Perform commonly assigned operator clean up and maintenance tasks associated with conventional machining. Develop a process plan to machine a basic part. Accurately interpret technical drawings calculations and measurements to verify product manufacturing specifications. Demonstrate ability to effectively and professionally communicate technical information. Apply knowledge of materials and mathematics to solve manufacturing problems as well as manufacture products. Apply safety principles and practices in the work environment.