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Machine Operator Technician

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This comprehensive training is designed to equip aspiring machine operators with the necessary skills and competencies to excel in the manufacturing industry.

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In-Person

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This comprehensive training is designed to equip aspiring machine operators with the necessary skills and competencies to excel in the manufacturing industry. The course covers a wide range of topics, including safety and regulatory knowledge, measurement and inspection techniques, mathematical and conversion skills, technical and machine operation skills, programming and equipment maintenance, quality control and documentation, blueprint reading and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, troubleshooting and machine care, and workflow efficiency and teamwork. The course structure begins with an introduction to machine operations, followed by modules on workplace safety, basic mathematics and conversions, reading machine blueprints & Geometric Distancing and Tolerancing (GDT), importance of quality control, programming and operating machinery, machine care and equipment maintenance, and maximizing workflow efficiency and teamwork. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and explain basic safety requirements and standards, read and interpret measurements using various tools, operate CNC machines to produce parts within specified tolerances, perform preventive maintenance on equipment, complete proper quality documentation, demonstrate a basic understanding of blueprints and GD&T, troubleshoot operational and quality issues, maintain machines in compliance with operational and safety guidelines, follow instruction cards and perform job tasks at various workstations efficiently, and recognize various metals and measurements used in machining processes. This course will prepare students to become proficient machinists, ready to tackle the demands of the manufacturing industry.

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Achieve all production standards through efficient work practice
  • Calculate basic shop math problems involving both fractions and decimals
  • Collaborate with team members to maximize efficiency and minimize scrap/downtime
  • Complete proper quality documentation, such as shop travelers and inspection sheets, to ensure accuracy
  • Conduct housekeeping duties to maintain a clean working environment
  • Conduct quality checks using gauges and record the results accurately
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic51-4081.00
  • Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers51-9061.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Blueprint and job order basics — identify product specifications and tooling instructions under direct supervisor guidance on a production floor.
  • Measuring instruments such as rules and templates — use to check workpiece dimensions against stated tolerances with close oversight.
  • Stock material and workpieces — position and secure manually against stops or in fixtures following step-by-step direction from a lead operator.
  • Machine controls on lathes, drills, or grinders — locate and operate basic functions under direct supervision during initial on-the-job training.
  • Cutting tools and brushes — recognize signs of wear and report replacement needs to a supervisor before attempting changes.
  • Machine stops and guides — set to specified lengths using scales or templates as directed by written work instructions.
  • Defects on finished workpieces — recognize obvious surface flaws or dimensional mismatches and flag them for quality review.
  • Personal protective equipment and shop safety protocols — follow consistently when loading materials or attending running machines.
  • Hand tools such as wrenches and Allen keys — select and use correctly to perform basic fixture adjustments under supervision.
  • Basic shop mathematics — apply whole-number and fraction calculations to verify simple measurements and machine settings with guidance.

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