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MACHINE SHOP

Albert Kammenzind
akammenzind@wactc.net
(724) 746-2890 ext. 149

Course Objective: Students will obtain education and skills that emphasize CNC computerized training in order to place students in modern, high-tech positions

Course Description: This three-year course provides tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders the skills needed for entry into the machining field through basic hands-on machining practice on lathes, milling machines and grinders.  Topics include set-up, tool selection, and methods used on various materials such as steel, aluminum, and brass.  Computer-part programming and machine operation are also included in the training.

Computerized machining
Manual machining
Programming software

Accumet, Inc. – Hickory, PA
Lincoln Equipment Company – Washington, PA
Maxwell Welding and Machine – Burgettstown, PA
Millenium Machine, Inc. – Washington, PA 

Computerized lathes
Computerized mills
Mastercam parts programming software

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) - Machining Level I

Articulation Agreements:Pending with California University of Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County Community College – Machine Technology

Post-Secondary Training Options:California University of Pennsylvania – Industrial Technology
Community College of Allegheny County – Machine Shop Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology – Machine Shop Technology
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology – Machine Tool Technology
Westmoreland County Community College – Machine Technology

Potential Careers:Machinist  
Foreman
Tool and Die Maker 
Machinery Sales
Mold Maker
Shop Owner
Computer Programmer
Quality Control Technician
CNC Machine Operator

Machinist Skills:Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.