Mill Operator
Offered At the following campus locations
Program Overview
The Mill Operator certificate program teaches students to effectively
operate milling machinery. Students become proficient in blueprint
reading, general mathematical operations, and are provided the necessary
knowledge and skills to obtain employment as a milling machinist.
Course Overview
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|
MCHT 1011 Introduction to Machine Tool Introduces the fundamental concepts and procedures necessary for the safe and efficient use of basic machine tools. Topics include: machine shop safety, terminology, use of hand and bench tools, analysis of measurements, part layout, horizontal and vertical band saw setup and operation, drill press setup and operation, and quality control.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2644 | 4 |
MCHT 1012 Print Reading for Machine Tool Introduces the fundamental concepts necessary to develop blueprint reading competencies, interpret drawings, and produce sketches for machine tool applications. Topics include interpretation of blueprints, sketching, sectioning, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and assembly drawings.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Trades Print Reading, ISBN 978-0-8269-1881-9, $80
2645 | 3 |
MCHT 1120 Mill Operations I Provides instruction in the setup and use of the milling machine. Topics include: safety, milling machines, milling machine setup, and milling machine operations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2649 | 4 |
MCHT 1220 Mill Operations II Provides further instruction for students to develop skills in the use of milling machines. Topics include: safety, advanced milling calculation, advanced milling machine setup and operations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Machine Tool Practices, ISBN 978-0-13-501508-7, $180.30
2651 | 4 |
| *15 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate | |
