PRECISION MACHINING
25 hours of community college credit available
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level manufacturing jobs in the precision machining
trades. Students will learn to operate a power saw, drill
press, lathe, mill, and surface grinder. Fabrication and
resurfacing of cutting tools will be taught. Students will
interpret design specifications and technical drawings from
which items will be reproduced. Quality control data will
also be analyzed. The second year students will learn to
set up and operate CNC milling machines and ONL lathes.
They will also learn to program using G-code and CAD/
CAM software. Students may also have the opportunity to
complete an approved internship.
How to Apply:
*Schedule to take the WorkKeys with the CTC Assessment Office (573.334.0826) and obtain required scores:
Graphic Literacy-4
Applied Math-3
Workplace Documentation-4
*Complete an application & make deposit ($100)
*Provide proof of HS graduation (or GED)
*Submit background check form
Class schedule:
August - May (Following the Cape Girardeau Public Schools Calendar)
Monday - Friday
Morning block schedule is 8:25 - 10:50
Afternoon block schedule is 12:00 - 2:40
For more information call 573.334.0826 and speak to one of our advisors.