Machining & Manufacturing Technology

This program is offered to juniors and seniors. The manufacturing industry has a high demand for skilled professionals with the foundation skills in design and tooling operations. Our program provides students with hands on laboratory projects, career based education and industrial skill sets needed.

Course Information

Program Location

LCC West Campus

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture days/week

0-2 days

Average Lab days/week

3-5 days

Homework

Occasionally

Required Expectations

Note taking and organization
Time management
Physically demanding

Success Indicators

Creative
Detail oriented
Organized
Strong problem solver
Able to multitask
Strong math skills
Practical hands on problem solving

College Credits - 13

METS 102 - Industrial Safety
METM 108 - Machine Tool Operations
METM 195 - Quality/Metrology/Inspection

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program. It is a high school-to-college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. The program gives students relevant career-related experiences.

Course Outcomes

Certifications

CPR/AED
First Aid
OSHA 10
NC3 Meteorology

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition and community service through membership in SkillsUSA and MITES.

Career Outlook

Careers

Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Machinist
Computer Tool Programmer
Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer

Median Wage

Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $29.53 Hourly, $61,420 Annually
Machinist: $24.44 Hourly, $50,840 Annually
Computer Tool Programmer: $30.50 Hourly, $63,440 Annually
Mechanical Engineer: $47.84 Hourly, $99,510 Annually
Manufacturing Engineer: $47.78 Hourly, $99,380 Annually

Employment Outlook (Average)

Industrial Machinery Mechanic: 9%
Machinist: 2-4%
Computer Tool Programmer: 9%
Mechanical Engineer: 9%
Manufacturing Engineer: 9%