Participate in Co-ops and Internships – get into the work force while earning high school credit
Earn three college credits through the dual credit program with MCC and its Precision
Machining Technology Program Participate in Co-ops and Internships – get into the
work force while earning high school credit
As a second-year student
There are variety of internships and cooperative work experiences. Over the past
8 years, this program has had 100% placement in internships and co-ops for qualified
second-year students.
Experience the technology of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) as parts are designed
using CAD (Computer Aided Design) software and then produced on the CAM (Computer
Aided Manufacturing) mill.
Rochester and Monroe County have strong ties to the Tool and Die Industry. There
is great demand for manufactured parts in the automotive, optical and surgical industries.
The need for skilled trades people to produce those parts and those machines is
great. The EMCC Tool and Die and Precision Machining Technology class opens the
door to a variety of entry-level positions in these industries.
Learn about and gain hands-on experience in the industry. The course provides training
in the use of metal cutting machines, such as the lathe, vertical mill, surface
grinder, bandsaw, and drillpress. In addition, learn about precision measuring tools,
blueprint reading, shop mathematics and welding.