Welcome to Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate of Completion

Welcome to Mechanical Engineering Technology Certificate of Completion in CNC Operations Gary Masciadrelli, Dept Chair John La. Francis, Professor Tom Minor, Staff Assistant Transformations Project.

Today’s Goals: • Short video on the program • CNC Operations defined • The Courses • Examples of student work • Jobs and salary • Continuing my education • Hands on experience

What is the CNC Operations Certificate? § The CNC certificate is designed to provide students with basic operation and control of modern computer numerical control machinery. § Students are instructed in CNC programming, machine set-up, and operation of a CNC mill and lathe (you will see this later today) § Advanced programming is included with the integration of solid models from CAD with CAM to obtain a fundamental understanding of how to proceed from the design stage to manufacturing. § This certificate can be completed in one year (two semesters), however; it must be started in the fall semester.

Jobs and Salaries § The CNC certificate prepares the student for an entry-level position in manufacturing companies in the greater Springfield–Hartford area. § Students may obtain CNC operator positions in companies who products include (but are not limited to) aerospace components, medical devices, laser cutting and welding, and consumer products. § Graduates can expect a starting pay rate of $13 to $18 per hour. § A night professor here works at an aerospace manufacturing company and has received $28/hr in RAISES in 10 years

Curriculum

Software Used § § Solid. Works Mastercam Tooling U CES Edu. Pack – Materials Database § Vericut § 3 D Printing

Where do MET and CNC graduates work?

Furthering Education § All courses from the CNC Operations certificate can be applied to the Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology § Starting salaries average $20 - $25 hourly § 10 -20 percent continue at a 4 -year college.

Questions?

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