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Precision Machining Technology

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Overview

This program builds a firm foundation in eight key areas: lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, bench work, precision measurement, print reading, and understanding geometric tolerances. Students cover advanced machining techniques on Computer Numerical Control machines (CNC).


For more insight into the Precision Machining Technology program, listen to Aislinn Abbott '20 talk about her time in Spartan Nation during an spisode of the Inside York Tech podcast.

Possible Certifications

  • I2L Safety for Machining 

  • I2L Benchwork

  • I2L Layout

  • I2L Materials

  • I2L Shop Mathematics, Level 1

  • I2L Shop Mathematics, Level 2

  • I2L Reading Manufacturing Blueprints

  • I2L Precision Measurement

  • I2L Speeds & Feeds

  • I2L 3-Axis Milling Machine Setup

  • I2L 3-Axis CNC Milling Machine Programming

  • I2L Haas Mill Intuitive Programming System

  • I2L CNC Lathe Setup

  • I2L CNC Lathe Programming

  • Haas CNC Mill Operator Certification

  • Tow Motor Driver Certification

  • I2L Manual Mill

  • I2L Haas Lathe Intuitive Programming System

  • I2L Renishaw Machine Tool Probing Systems 

  • I2L Drill Press

  • I2L Manual Lathe

  • I2L Precision Grinding

  • OSHA Certification

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Planning, Benchwork, Layout

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Measurement, Materials, Safety

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Manual Turning With Chucking

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Manual Turning Between Centers

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Manual Surface Grinding

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Manual Milling

  • NIMS Machining Level I: Manual Drill Press Operations

  • NIMS Machining Level I: CNC turning

  • NIMS Machining Level I: CNC milling

  • NIMS CNC Turning: Programming Setup & Operations

  • NIMS CNC Milling: Programming Setup & Operations

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Entry-Level/Apprentice Machinists

    • CNC Operators

    • Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender (Metal & Plastic)

    • Tool and Die Maker Apprentices

    • Production Worker/Manufacturing Associate

    • Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operator

    • Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setter/Operator

    • Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operator

    • Quality Control Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, Weighers

    • Production Worker Helpers

  • Technical Careers

    • Journeyman Machinist

    • CNC Programmer

    • Tool and Die Maker

    • CNC Setup Technician

    • Industrial Engineering Technician (Manufacturing Focus)

    • Mechanical Engineering Technician

    • Manufacturing Production Technician

    • Quality Control Inspector (Precision Machining)

    • Maintenance Technician (Industrial Machinery)

    • CAD/CAM Technician

  • Professional Careers

    • Mechanical Engineer

    • Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial Category)

    • Industrial/Quality Engineer

    • Materials Engineer

    • Tooling Engineer

    • Process Engineer (Manufacturing/Machining)

    • Automation Engineer

    • Production Manager

    • Metallurgical Engineer

What to Expect

Students interested in this program will take courses in Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing and Precision Machining Technology for the first three marking periods. After the third marking period, students will apply for full-time entrance into one of the two programs, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to the other program included in the rotation.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Precision Machining Technology can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.


Required Items


Optional Items


*The orange program items should only be purchased AFTER students have completed the rotation AND chosen Precision Machining Technology as their permanent technical program. Until then, York Tech apparel or Fan Shop apparel should be worn. More information about the rotation is available in the What to Expect section.


**Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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