metal machine classroom

Metal Machining Technology

Industrial Technology Academy

Engineering / Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
Career Pathway

In the Metal Machining Technology program, taught through the Industrial Technology Academy, students learn to produce precision metal products from raw materials. Students will cut and shape steel, brass, titanium, and aluminum into various sizes and configurations from a blueprint using specialized tools and equipment.

The Industrial Technology Academy is housed in the St. Clair TEC building at 499 Range Road, Marysville.

Areas of study include:

Measurement using specialized tools
Machine set-up and operation
Blueprint Reading
Grinding Cutting Tools
Heat Treating
Sharpening Drills
Bench Operations
CNC Programming
CNC Milling Operation

Students enrolling in the Metal Machining Program should have the potential for computing decimals and fractions.

Second-year students will have the opportunity to attend St. Clair County Community College (SC4) in their second year based on teacher recommendation.

Extracurricular activities

SkillsUSA

PLEASE NOTE: Students enrolling in this program should be able to demonstrate a tolerance for standing at a work station for long periods of time and have the ability to focus on detailed eye-hand work tasks.