SMCCME

Precision Machining   |  Precision Welding   |  Advanced Certificate in Multi-Axis Machining

Precision Machining

The Integrated Manufacturing Technology Precision Machining program offers a two-year associate degree program. During the first year, theory and extensive lab work in the following areas of conventional machining are performed: lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, power metal cutting saws, layout, and bench work. Through the constant use of blueprints, students become proficient in conforming to industry expectations and program standards. The latest electronic equipment parallels the most modern quality control processes. In the second year of the Precision Machining Option, two, three, and fourth axis Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining, Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), Tool and Cutter grinding, Tool and Die Making, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), welding, as well as fluid power and pneumatics, give students a better understanding of today's high technology machining processes. Applicants with a significant amount of previous machining experience will be evaluated and assigned special projects appropriate to their demonstrated skill level to advance their knowledge and skills.

Some of the job opportunities for graduates include: machine operator and setup person for conventional machining, CNC operator, entry-level CNC programmer, EDM operator and setup person, job shop machinist, tool and die maker, research and development machinist, quality control inspector, welder, fabricator. Some graduates are self employed.

Graduates can transfer a full two years of credits toward a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Technology (Precision Manufacturing Concentration) at the University of Southern Maine. 

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to safely set up and operate conventional and CNC machines or welding machines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to safely machine precision parts.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required using CAM.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to inspect machined parts using various measuring equipment and gauging.
• Demonstrate competency in general education requirements for work and life skills.

Precision Welding

The Integrated Manufacturing: Precision Welding program offers a one-year certificate or a two-year associate degree.

During the first year of the integrated manufacturing program, extensive lab work is combined with theory covering the topics of conventional machining: lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, power metal cutting saws, layout, and bench work. Through the constant use of blueprints, students become proficient in conforming to industry expectations and program standards. The latest electronic equipment parallels the most modern quality control processes.

Second year students pursuing the welding option will blend manual machining with fundamental structural welding skills while acquiring a broad knowledge of metals, heat treatment, shop organization, lean manufacturing, and foremanship. Applicants with a significant amount of previous machining experience will be evaluated and assigned special projects appropriate to their demonstrated skill level to advance their knowledge and skills.

Some of the job opportunities for graduates include: machine operator and setup person for conventional machining, quality control inspector, welder, fabricator, pipefitter, and millwright. Some graduates are self-employed.

Graduates can transfer a full two years of credits toward a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Technology (Precision Manufacturing Concentration) at the University of Southern Maine. 

The one-year certificate program provides fundamental training in basic welding with a combination of theory, lab and general education classes to prepare students for state and AWS welding certification tests.

• Identify and practice safe work habits of a welder in a weld shop, in a machine shop, and at industrial sites.
• Describe the rules and processes required for state or employer structural welding.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for gas metal arc welding/flux core arc welding.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for gas tungsten arc welding.
• Demonstrate various processes of alloy welding.
• Demonstrate knowledge of welding defects and visual acceptance criteria in accordance with aws d1.1; Visual, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of carbon arc cutting and plasma arc cutting processes.
• Describe a product concepts and business model concisely and persuasively
• Make business decisions affecting customers, products, vendors, and investors with confidence
• Prepare a business plan suitable for presentation to interested parties

Advanced Certificate in Multi-Axis Machining

• Safely set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines.
• Safely operate support machinery as part of the training.
• Program multi-axis machine tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to inspect machined parts using various measuring equipment and gauging.
• Complete competency in general education requirements for work and life skills.