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.

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.

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.

Careers

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanic
  • Machinist
  • Computer Tool Programmer
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Manufacturing Engineers

Median Wage

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

Employment Outlook (Average)

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