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Take a Look Inside the Precision Machining Technology Trade!

Program Description

Students enrolled in the CTECS Precision Machining Technology program are given instruction in and demonstrate skills and knowledge in machine safety, measuring tools, precision machining fundamentals using; manual milling machines, lathes, and other metal processing machines. Students’ progress using computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers as early as the 10th grade and become proficient in their operation and programming upon graduation.

Students receive 540 hours of instruction in the career/technical program each year.

Students receive 1500 hours towards a metal trade apprenticeship upon graduation.

Students are eligible to participate in Work-Based Learning (WBL) in grades 11 & 12. This program allows companies to hire students during the school day to work on the manufacturing floor. Students will get credit for their work experience and it is an important pipeline for getting our students into industry.

For more information about our programs please view CTECS Program of Studies.

  • Practice Shop Safety
  • Understand career opportunities in the manufacturing industry
  • Understand manufacturing processes and materials
  • Demonstrate hand/bench tool uses and operations
  • Operate lathes consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
  • Operate vertical milling machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
  • Demonstrate measuring, part Inspection, and quality control methods
  • Perform machine blueprint reading and sketching
  • Demonstrate layout methods and techniques
  • Perform Precision Grinding consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
  • Operate Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines consistent with acceptable industry and safety standards
  • Apply CAD/CAM Principles

National Institute for MetalWorking Skills (NIMS)

  • C.N.C. Set-up & Operator
  • C.N.C. Machinist
  • C.N.C. Programmer
  • Machinist
  • Millwright
  • Toolmaker
  • Tool & Die Maker
  • Mold Maker
  • Quality Assurance

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering

Contact Information

Lawrence Pomerleau
Associate Education Consultant
Lawrence.Pomerleau@cttech.org
860-807-2052