Program Description
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in the machining and manufacturing industries. The curriculum features basic to advanced machining concepts involving various machine tools such as conventional lathes mills grinders and their Computer Numerical Control (CNC) counterparts. Coursework also involves blueprint reading geometric dimensioning and tolerancing shop math and statistical and mechanical measurements. The second year of the program places emphasis in CNC and CAD/CAM systems and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in preparation for employment in computerized manufacturing processes. The opportunity to certify in MasterCAM Mill is available to students who successfully complete the program.
Successful completion of each semester or permission of the instructor is required to continue into the next semester. Prospective students should have solid math skills and demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Computer and keyboarding skills are recommended. Placement in specific English and Math classes is determined by the college assessment test.
Current industry professionals may enroll in individual courses on a space-available basis and with the instructor's permission.
Parker Technical Education Center
Classes for this program are located in Rathdrum, Idaho, 12 miles from Coeur d’Alene at the Parker Technical Education Center
Kurtis Kimberling
First Year Machine Technology Instructor
Office: Parker Technical Education Center 179
Phone: 665-2788 / (509) 330-6437
Email: Kurtis.Kimberling@nic.edu
Joe Okon
Second Year Machine Technology Instructor
Office: Parker Technical Education Center 181
Phone: (208) 769-3438
Email: Joe.Okon@nic.edu
2021 - 2022 Tool List
APPROXIMATE COST OF TOOLS / SUPPLIES (NOTE: Does not include the cost of textbooks)
Year 1: $1200 - $2000
Year 2: $500 - $600
(Prices subject to change based on price quotes received from the vendors)
Year 1 Machining and CNC Tech Required Tool List
Year 2 Machining and CNC Tech Required Tool List
NOTE: It is recommended that students not purchase tools or equipment until after classes have begun and specific tool/equipment requirements have been discussed in class.
| Must Haves for 1st Day of Class | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pair | Safety glasses |
| Year 1 Required Tools/Instruments | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set | Hex Keys (metric 2-12mm) BONDHUS |
| 1 | Set | Hex Keys (inch 5/32-1/2") BONDHUS |
| 1 | Each | 0-1 Micrometer friction or ratchet thimble (Starrett T230XRL or T230XFL Mitutoyo Series 102 – opt. both must read to .0001 Carbide Faces) |
| 1 | Each | 60-degree center gage, Starrett #C391 |
| 1 | Set | Open end / box wrenches to 15/16ths |
| 1 | Each | 12” adjustable wrench |
| 1 | Each | Magnetic base (NOGA) |
| 1 | Each | 1” Travel dial indicator, .001 calibrations (Starrett, Swiss, or Brown & Sharpe) Good Quality |
| 1 | Each | Edge finder (Starrett #827B) recommended |
| 1 | Each | 6” digital caliper (Mitutoyo) recommended/8" preferred |
| 1 | Each | Center punch 90 degrees, medium |
| 1 | Each | Ball peen hammer, 20 oz. |
| 1 | Each | Carbide-tipped scribe |
| 1 | Each | 6” Precision rule, Mitutoyo, 1/2 flex recommended |
| 1 | Each | Screw pitch gage, inch / import OK |
| 1 | Each | 12 ft. measuring tape /1/2” width |
| 1 | Each | Toolbox (must lock) 7-drawer machinists |
| 1 | Each | Mitutoyo test indicator 513-242 |
| 1 | Each | Magnetic base for 1” indicator Mitutoyo Mag |
| 1 | Each | Dead blow hammer (1# - can be imported) |
| 1 | Each | Thread pitch wires (quality import ok) |
| 2 | Each | INDICOL test indicator holder |
| 1 | Each | Half-round smooth file, 10” USA |
| 1 | Each | Parallel set 1/8 inch wide / Import |
| 1 | Each | 8 GB flash drive |
| Year 2 Required Tools/Instruments | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each | Parallel set 1/8 inch wide / Import |
| 1 | Each | 1-2" Micrometer with friction or ratchet thimble (Starrett T2XRL or T2XFL Mitutoyo Series 103) Must read to .0001" with Carbide Faces |
| 1 | Set | Telescoping Gages (no Import) |
| 1 | Set | Small Hole Gages (No Import) |
| 1 | Each | 16 Gig or larger USB flash drive memory stick |