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PRECISION MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
Prerequisite: Basic math proficiency is required. Prospective students must complete a math assessment before the class start date to ensure readiness.
This precision machinist technology training will provide you with the basic experience and knowledge to obtain an entry-level career in the machining industry. The hands-on machining skills training will cover making simple 2D designs, developing a manufacturing process, and learning basic skills on the drill press, band saw, surface grinder, engine lathe, and vertical mill. Upon completing this program, students set up and operate various machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools or repair industrial equipment. WIOA Approved
COURSE INFO
M/W—1/27-4/2 (5:30-9:30 PM) REGISTER
16 Classes / CEU
Instructor: Erich Schaefer
-Tuition: $849
-Registration Fee: $50
-Textbook: $170
-Materials Fee: $150
TOTAL: $1,219
Precision Machining Technology–CNC Programming
Prerequisite: Must know how to run the engine lathe, and vertical mill and be proficient with shop math. Are you a machine operator who wishes to learn to program? This CNC machinist training will provide you with the basic experience and knowledge to obtain a career in the machining industry. This course will teach you how to create basic G-Code programs to set up and operate the CNC mill and lathe. You will perform machining operations such as drilling, tapping, boring, and turning using CNC machine tools. WIOA Approved
COURSE INFO
M/W—4/14-6/11 (5:30-9:30 PM) REGISTER
16 Classes / CEU
Instructor: Erich Schaefer
-Tuition: $849
-Registration Fee: $50
-Textbook: $20
-Materials Fee: $150
TOTAL: $1,069
MEET THE INSTRUCTOR
ERICH SCHAEFER
Erich Schaefer is a precision machine technician and advanced manufacturing instructor. He has over 20 years of experience in CNC setup, fixturing, and CAD CAM programming. Erich is certified in MasterCam and Inventor 2018 and achieved 2nd place in a MasterCam National competition. He taught at Southwestern Illinois College, specializing in manual machining, CNC programming, NIMS Certification, and multi-axis Programming. Erich is committed to empowering students with valuable skills. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys fishing, hiking, camping, and woodworking.
