INDUSTRIAL TOOL & DIE PROGRAM
NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR COMPANY SPONSORED STUDENTS WHO ARE WORKING AS MACHINISTS OR TOOLMAKERS. THE TOOL AND DIE INSTRUCTOR WILL WORK WITH THE APPROPRIATE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC COURSES WITHIN THE FOLLOWING UNITS WHICH BEST SERVE THE STUDENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
Selected job titles include:
Machinist
Tool & Die Maker
Numeric Tool and Process Control Programmer
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Numeric Control Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Combination Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Tool & Die Maker
Numeric Tool and Process Control Programmer
Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Numeric Control Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Combination Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders
These positions are generally found in manufacturing facilities or small tool and die or machine shops. This industry is tightening due to globalization, therefore, these positions are competitive. Program graduates can expect incomes generally ranging from $28,000 - $43,000 per year.
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