Provides students with the knowledge and necessary skills for employment in the manufacturing/metalworking industry. Students may enter the industry as a machinist, machinist apprentice, or machinist helpers. Responsible for setting up and operating conventional machines tools and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine tools. Advanced students will be proficient in programming, setting up, and operating CNC machining centers. Students will develop proficiency in blueprint reading, shop math, precision measuring, conventional lathes and mills, surface and tool cutter grinding, general shop machines CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided drawing & Computer-Aided machining), and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) turning centers and milling machines.