Precision Machining
at Delgado Community College
New Orleans Catalog
About
The Precision Machining program prepares individuals to shape metal parts on machines such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, and milling machines. Computer numerical controlled machines are also introduced. The program includes making computations for dimensions and cutting feeds and speeds, using precision measuring instruments, laying out parts, and heat treatment of metals.
Upon completion of the Precision Machining Certificate of Technical Studies program, the learner will be able to:
Apply fundamental safety practices, quality control, and inspection procedures required by the industry for manufacturing production.
- Interpret blueprints, working drawings, and sketches for part production using machine shop equipment.
- Perform calculations and use precision instruments to demonstrate accuracy in measurements required to produce parts to strict tolerances.
- Operate manual and computer number control (CNC) lathes and milling machines to produce parts that meet industry standards.
- Illustrate proficiency in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and skills required for successful employment in the manufacturing industry.
Takes
9 Months
Costs
$9.3k
Leads to
$50.8k careers
Example Career
Machinists
Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$36,690
$50,840
$75,820
$17.64
$24.44
$36.45
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. The median wage in Louisiana for this career is over $23 an hour. They may also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Precision Machining, Certificate of Technical Studies. Here are some of the courses you may take in this program to get a feel for what the experience might be like:
- MTTC 212 - Introduction to Precision Machining
- MTTC 222 - Forming and Shaping
- MTTC 231 - Basic Lathe
- MTTC 233 - Advanced Lathe
- MTTC 241 - Basic Mill
- MTTC 243 - Advanced Mill
- MTTC 271 - Computerized Numerical Control
Admissions
Delgado Community College is an open admissions institution, as established by the Louisiana Legislature and approved by the Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Any person above the age of 16, regardless of prior academic preparation, may be fully admitted to Delgado as long as the following criteria are satisfied:
- The person has completed and submitted an application for admission. As well as these two requirements, which will be part of your admissions process (and we can help).
- The person has provided proof of selective service registration as required by Louisiana. 3. The person has satisfied the requirements of Louisiana related to the immunization of persons entering school.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Delgado Community College
709 Churchill Parkay
Avondale, LA 70094