Mission:

Students successfully completing the Machine Tool Technology course will have the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in the global workplace. Students will demonstrate skills in Manual Machining, Computer Numerical Controlled Machining, Computer Numerical Controlled Programming and Fabrication.

Important Information:

Employment Information:
Specific information regarding occupations students will be prepared to enter upon program completion, on-time graduation rates, cost, placement rates and median debt incurred can be found at: (Machine Tool Technology Gainful Employment) . This information is provided in compliance with 34 CFR 668.6(b).

Washburn University 2+2 Partnership:
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Washburn University offers Machine Tool Technology students who have graduated from Flint Hills Technical College the opportunity to extend their education and training. Receiving a BAS in Technology Administration.

Kansas Career Pathway Articulation Agreement:
Kansas high school students who have successfully completed the listed state approved Manufacturing Production Career Cluster Pathway courses: Introduction to Industrial Technology, Machine Tool Technology l and Machine Tool Technology ll and continue their education in Machine Tool Technology at  Flint Hills Technical College will receive credit for course MTT 113 upon successful completion of course M114.

Emporia High School Articulation Agreement:
Emporia High School students who have successfully completed Kansas course code: 13204 CAM (Cad-Cam) and continue their education in Machine Tool Technology at  Flint Hills Technical College will receive credit for course MTT 122 upon successful completion of course MTT 123.


 

Description:

Machine Tool technicians work with special inspection tools and manufacturing equipment, including computer numerical controlled lathes, computer numerical controlled mills, live tooling numerical controlled lathes, computer-aided machine development (CAM), manual mills, manual lathes and CMM inspection equipment. Technicians are required to understand blueprints and computer numerical controlled programming needed to produce quality parts for the machine tool industry.

Machinists work indoors in a shop environment as part of a team. Individuals should possess strong interpersonal skills for interacting with co-workers.

Machine Tool Technology students will work with 750,000 Dollars worth of state of the art equipment including:

• MAZAK Nexus 100-II CNC Lathe
• Daewoo Puma 6-s CNC Lathe
• Haas Super Mini CNC Mill
• Mitsubishi M-V5Cn CNC Mill
• Mastercam X5

Career Paths:

There are many employment opportunities for men and women trained in Machine Tool Technology.  Successful completer opportunities include:

• Automobile and aircraft manufacturers
• Maintenance and repair shops
• Manufacturing of all metal goods and plastic injection mold manufactures

The Industry:

Machinists design and fabricate parts used in a wide array of products varying from the space shuttle to airplanes, cars and all of the injection molds use to make plastic products. This industry is involved in the making of nearly every manufactured product that the public uses. Demand exists for professionals who have the skill and ability to program and manufacture quality parts.

The Program:

Instructor(s):

Ron Cahoone