PROFESSIONAL-TECHNICAL PROGRAMS

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funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act.

Revised 09. 12. 2018

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PRECISION AND CNC MACHINING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Explore your opportunities in an exciting career pathway!

Manufacturing skills, or Precision Machining,

and particularly Computer Numerical Control

(CNC)/machining skills, are in high demand in

the aerospace, marine, automotive and

medical manufacturing industries. Companies

like Lockheed Martin, BMW, Safeboats, The

Boeing Company and their suppliers are

continually pursuing employees with

manufacturing skills. The aerospace industry

in particular predicts they will see significant

increases in employment capacity over the

next few years. Many workers in this industry

are approaching retirement age, which means

the industry will need to fill those newly

opened positions.

Employers look for employees who are on

time, dependable, can work well alone or in

teams, have good communication skills, and

have a good work ethic. These important

qualities are stressed in our curriculum. The

certificates offer students a gateway to a

broad range of careers. Students are provided

with a combination of classroom, shop and

workplace experiences. Students visit several

manufacturing employers and apply for and

participate in internships as part of the

curriculum. Employers look for applicants with

job and work skills practiced in this program.

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY/ PRECISION MACHINING

Get Started Today!

Faculty Advisor

Doug Beck (360) 475-2827, dbeck@olympic.edu

Professional-Technical Program Advisor

Steve Quinn (360) 475-7345, squinn@olympic.edu

Contact Admissions to enroll!

www.olympic.edu/current-students/getting-

started/Admissions

Funding Options

Available through Workforce Development

and Basic Studies

(360) 475-7555

wfd@olympic.edu

Contact us to find out if you are eligible!

Interested in Manufacturing Technology/Precision Machining?

Check out their webpage!

Start Any Quarter!

High Wage Careers In

High Tech Industries!

P R O F E S S I O N A L - T E C H N I C A L P R O G R A M S : :

www.olympic.edu/manufacturing -technology

Manufacturing Technology / Precision Machining

Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science (92-98 cr) The Manufacturing Technology certificates

(listed below), lead into this degree designed to

prepare students with advanced knowledge, skills

and abilities to function effectively, either singly or

as a member of a team, developing a technical

project which may involve design, construction,

installation, manufacturing, testing, evaluation,

research, data or maintenance.

Principles of Precision Machining Certificate of Completion (39 cr) This certificate provides students with entry level

manufacturing and machining skills. Students will

learn about hand tools, shop safety procedures,

blueprints, machinery and Computer Numerical

Control (CNC). Students will build a foundation to

pursue other certificates and two year degrees in

any manufacturing or trade specialty area.

Manufacturing Technology Certificate of Completion (26 cr) This certificate provides students with entry-level

manufacturing skills and machining skills. Students

will learn about hand tools, shop safety

procedures, blueprints, machinery and Computer

Numerical Control (CNC).

Manufacturing Technology–CNC Certificate of Recognition (18 cr) This certificate provides students with entry-level

manufacturing skills in Computer Numerical

Control (CNC).

The certificates (listed above) are

stackable and lead to the Associate of

Applied Science in Engineering Technology

degree.

Career Options

Aircraft Machinist

CNC Machinist

CNC Programmer

CNC Set Up Machinist

CNC Machine Operator

Machinist

Technician

Wages For median wages, labor market and wage data

provided by the Washington State Employment

Security Department go to:

www.coeaerospace.com/jobs/career-

exploration/

How to Pay for College

You may be eligible for financial assistance!

Workforce Development Eligibility Survey

www.startnextquarter.org/

Financial Aid

www.olympic.edu/paying-college/financial-aid

The Washboard Scholarship Opportunities

https://fortress.wa.gov/hecb/thewashboard/

“I’m a sculptor, I love to create things. After

sitting in on a class, I found my interest in

the program. It challenged me intellectually

while still letting me use my hands. It was a

perfect combination of my interests and

skills. This program at OC has given me a

second chance for a better life, with a

livable wage and purposeful work.”

- Katie Camm

Manufacturing Technology Student

Check out the

Manufacturing Technology

Precision Machining

Career Pathway