Machine Tool Technology

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Machine Tool Technology is designed to prepare students with a practical approach to machining and millwright. The program prepares students to install conveyor systems, connect machinery to power supplies and piping, direct hoisting and setting of machines, and adjust the moving and stationary parts of machines to certain specifications. Students learn to shape metal parts on lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines and computer numerical controlled machines.

The program incorporates troubleshooting techniques and strategies, as well as making computations for dimensions and cutting feeds and speeds using precision measuring instruments, laying out of parts, and heat treatment of metals. Students receive hands-on experience with pumps, gearboxes and compressors.

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science or the Technical Diploma in Machine Tool Technology will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills required for an entry-level machinist/millwright position.
  • Demonstrate ability to install conveyor systems, connect machinery to power supplies and piping, direct hoisting and setting of machines, adjust the moving and stationary parts of machines to certain specifications.
  • Demonstrate ability to shape metal parts on lathes, grinders, drill presses, milling machines and computer numerical controlled machines.
  • Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps, gearboxes, and compressors.

Degree Options

Machine Tool Technology-470303-AAS
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
Semester 1
WEELD 1110Occupational Orientation and Safety112
MTEC 1120Introduction to Machinist224
MTEC 1130Introduction to Millwright224
General EdEnglish Composition303
WELD 1410SMAW Basic Beads112
Semester Hours15
Semester 2
MTEC 1210Machinist I134
MTEC 1220Millwright I134
General EdHumanities303
General EdMATH 1000 or 1100303
MTEC 1232Computer Numerical Control I112
Semester Hours16
Semester 3
MTEC 2110Machinist II134
MTEC 2120Millwright II134
General EdSocial/Behavioral Science303
MTEC 1232Computer Numerical Control II123
Semester Hours14
Semester 4
MTEC 2210Advanced Machinist134
MTEC 2220Advanced Millwright134
General EdNatural Science303
MTEC 2230Computer Numerical Control III134
Semester Hours15
TotalAAS - Machine Tool Technology (60)60
Total Clock Hours1290
Machine Tool Technology-470303-Diploma/Certificate Options
Course No.Course TitleLectureLabTotal Credit Hrs
WELD 1110Orientation and Safety112
MTEC 1120Introduction to Machinist224
MTEC 1130Introduction to Millwright224
MTEC 1140SMAW Basic Beads112
CTC - Machinist/Millwright Helper (12)12
MTEC 1210Machinist I134
MTEC 1220Millwright I134
MTEC 1232Computer Numerical Control I112
MTEC 2110Machinist II134
MTEC 2120Millwright II134
MTEC 2133Computer Numerical Control II123
CTS Machinist Apprentice (33)21
MTEC 2210Advanced Millwright134
MTEC 2220Advanced Machinist134
MTEC 2234Computer Numerical Control III134
TD – Machine Tool Technology (45)12
Total Clock Hours1065

Program Information

CIP Code: 470303

Program Length: 60 Credit Hours

Program Resources

Contact Information

Deborah Coles - Administrative Assistant

deborah.coles@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6992

3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu

Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550

SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Officer

Candy Parker

candy.parker@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483

3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

ADA Officer

Maegan Lewis

maegan.lewis@sowela.edu

(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483

3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615

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