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A.A.S. in Industrial Apprenticeship Technology-Tool Maker

Ivy Tech Community College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 48.0507

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Locations

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  • Indianapolis, Indiana

    50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208-5752

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisEquipment SelectionCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management

Knowledge

MechanicalMathematicsProduction and ProcessingDesignEnglish Language

Abilities

VisualizationNear VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySelective AttentionArm-Hand Steadiness

Tasks

  • Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications, u
  • Set up and operate conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools such as lathes, mil
  • Visualize and compute dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of assemblies, based on specificatio
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in manufacturing equipment.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

1-2-3 blocksAbrasive cutoff sawsAcetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAir grindersAir-powered sandblastersAllen wrenchesAngle gauge blocksAngle platesArbor pressesBand sawsBearing pullersBench grindersBore gauges

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Tool and Die Makers51-4111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Dimensional verification — apply gauge blocks, micrometers, and dial indicators independently to verify alignment and clearances of finished parts against engineering specifications in a production shop.
  • CNC machine operation — set up and operate computer numerically controlled lathes and milling machines with reduced oversight to cut and grind parts to prescribed dimensions and finishes.
  • Tolerance visualization — compute dimensions, shapes, and tolerances for moderately complex assemblies from engineering drawings without step-by-step guidance on the shop floor.
  • Operation sequence planning — study blueprints and sketches to plan multi-step fabrication sequences for standard dies, jigs, and gauges with periodic review from a senior maker.
  • Part fitting and assembly — fit, assemble, and modify die and jig components using machine tools and hand tools to meet functional requirements on routine production tooling tasks.
  • Metal selection — evaluate and select appropriate metals and alloys based on hardness, heat tolerance, and application requirements for mid-complexity tooling projects.
  • Finished die inspection — inspect completed dies for contour conformity, surface smoothness, and dimensional defects using calibrated instruments and standard quality criteria.
  • Equipment monitoring — monitor machine performance indicators and process variables during machining operations, identifying deviations and making minor adjustments in a production environment.
  • Troubleshooting — diagnose and resolve common machining and tooling problems such as dimensional drift or surface finish issues using logical analysis and prior experience.
  • CAM programming — create and edit basic CNC tool paths in CAM software to support fabrication of standard tool and die components in a job-shop or manufacturing facility.

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