MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY

With manufacturing giants BMW and Boeing flourishing in South Carolina — along with all the industries on their supply chains — our reputation as a successful manufacturing state is on the rise. However, the demand for qualified machinists is much greater than the supply. In Machine Technology, students will acquire skills that translate into rewarding careers. Using state-of-the-art, industry-standard equipment, students will set up, program, and operate a variety of lathes and milling machines. Advanced students will become proficient in using Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines and can be confident that they’ve been trained through National Institute for Metalworking Skills standards. Students will also be able to pursue the valuable OSHA10 Certification.

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

  • CAD/CAM Operator

  • CNC Programmer

  • CNC Operator

  • Machine Tool Sales

  • Machinist

  • Machine Technician

  • Tool & Die Maker

  • Quality Control

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Machine Technology I

Grades: 10 - 12 / Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: None
Machine Technology I students will develop skills in the set-up and operation of all tools basic to the machinist. The student will learn to use metal-shaping equipment to make gears, tools, and machinery parts. The student learns functions and capabilities of engine lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, cut-off saws, and radial drills.

Machine Technology II

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology I with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval
This course is designed to develop and refine students’ skills in the set-up and operation of tools basic to the machinist. Students will learn to use metal shaping equipment to make gears, tools, and machinery parts. Students learn nomenclature functions and capabilities of engine lathes, drill presses, milling machines, grinders, cut-off saws, and radial drills. The students will create a series of projects that will demonstrate, upon completion, mastery of the machine used to make the advanced project.

Machine Technology III

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $15
Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology II with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval
Students participate in an advanced study of machine shop equipment and techniques.  Computer-controlled milling and manufacturing processes are taught using the latest technology in the machine industry such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Dr. Crystal McSwain, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Carlos Brooks, Section 504 - Fran Metta). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Dr. Crystal McSwain, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Sección 504 – Dr. Fran Metta)