Although Chemeketa's program does not require background checks or drug testing. you might want to familiarize yourself with how future employers might use these procedures. Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in a background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and safety has dramatically increased the number of employment background checks conducted. For more information, visit privacyrights.org.

Students are expected to have their required tools by the start of classes.

This tool list has been compiled by the Machining Technology Program. The tools listed here are required for lab work in classes and we strongly encourage you to purchase quality name brand tools. The brands recommended are high precision, quality, and industry recognized. Please ask your instructor for any clarification or further recommendations.

For a printable copy of this tool list, click Machining Tool List

NOTE: This is a basic tool list that will be adequate for lab work in classes on campus. Cooperative Work Experience sites may require and/or recommend additional tools that are more specific to that work site.

Learn the fundamentals of advanced machining while completing an internship at a local manufacturing company.

The CAM Fundamentals Certificate offers training in the knowledge and skills used by employees in manufacturing and related occupations. The certificate includes courses in manufacturing materials, interpretation of engineering drawings, measuring practices, layout work, and basic set-up and operation of computer controlled mills and lathes. This certificate may qualify graduates for an entry position in a variety of manufacturing-related jobs.

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The CNC Operator Certificate emphasizes the setup and operation of computer-controlled machines. The certificate includes courses in manual programming (“G code”) for both mills and lathes. You may qualify to work as a CNC machine tool operator or in a variety of manufacturing-related jobs.

After you complete this certificate, you will be able to –

• Use effective communication skills as a team member
• Apply basic and precision industry standard measurement practices
• Set up and operate Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine tools and program CNC machine tools at the machine control level to produce accurately sized parts
• Apply cutting speeds and feeds to materials used in machining and manufacturing

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The Machining Technologies Associate of Applied Science program offers training in using computers as tools in engineering, drafting, machine tool inspection and industrial mechanical design. Graduates use computers on the job for drafting, design and programming, and operating Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools.

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