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Machine Trades Technology
An Educational Partnership
Mason-Lake Intermediate School District
West Shore Community College
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Course Description |
| Machine Trades Technology is designed to give students the training necessary to enter the machining industry on a beginning level. The course content follows the Level 1 guidelines of the National Institute of Metalworking Skills. Students will have the opportunity to earn credentials in seven different metal working modules (Measurement, Materials, and Safety; Job Planning, Benchwork, and Layout; Milling; Drill Press; Surface Grinding; Turning Between Centers; and Turning-Chucking.) Each student will complete a set of required projects (scriber, brass hammer, punches, tap wrenches, and an angle plate) which will become part of their inventory of hand tools. To give students experience machining a variety of materials, these projects are made of aluminum, brass, oil hardened drill rod, and stainless steel. In addition to the required projects each student is encouraged to design and build a major project to be entered into the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society’s project competition held in May. Students will visit several local companies to learn about current trends in manufacturing processes, specialized machinery, and career opportunities. Students wishing to take a second year of Machine Trades Technology must have the instructor's approval. |
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| Click on this link to view several videos on careers related to machining. Once connected to the Career Voyages Advanced Manufacturing group, select the desired videos by clicking on the Real Player icon (for some reason Windows Media Player won't play these). Videos you will want to see include Machinist, Tool and Die Maker, Machine Setters & Tenders, Manufacturing (Industry Overview), Hand Polishers and Grinders, and others. Be sure to have your speakers turned on. |
| Related Careers |
What High School
Classes will HELP? |
Production Machine Operator
Material Handlers
Quality Control
Machine Repair
Research and Development
Skilled Trades:
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Machinist
Tool and Die Maker
Mold Maker
Machine Tool Builder
Millwright | |
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- Language Arts
- General Shop Class
- Mechanical Drafting
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Articulation Agreement
Tech Prep students completing one year of Machine Trade Technology will be eligible, upon meeting certain guidelines and upon graduation from high school, to receive advanced credit at West Shore Community College.
- TMCT 130 Machine Tool 1 - 7 cr.
Total Possible Credits: 7 |
Employment & Outlook
Michigan 2000-2005
- Production Machine Operator - Wage $13.46 hr.
- Tool & Die Maker - Wage $17.45/hr.
- General Machinist - Wage $20.24/hr.
- 570 Yearly Job Openings - Tool & Die Makers
- 7.8% Market Growth
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Highlights of Program |
Hands-On Activities
Physical Work
Guest Speakers
Internships
Apprenticeships
Field Trips
State-of-the-Art Equipment |
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To prepare students for a rewarding future in a modern and ever changing workplace. |
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For more information contact:
Gregory Moyers, Instructor
E-mail: gmoyers@westshore.edu
(231) 845-6211 ext. 3505
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Mike Robinson, Principal
E-mail: mrobinson@westshore.edu
(231) 845-6211 ext. 3504 |
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Mason-Lake Intermediate School District • 2130 West US-10, Ludington, MI 49431
• Phone: 231.757.3716 • Fax: 231.757.2406
Oceana Intermediate School District • 844 Griswold St, Hart, MI 49420
• Phone: 231.873.5651 • Fax: 231.873.5779
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