About
Training in Tool and Die, offered to graduates of the Machine Tool course or equivalent in training or experience, prepares the student for entry into the metalworking industry. Instruction is provided on essential machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders, as well as on machines such as conventional O.D. - I.D. grinders, Ram/CNC wire E.D.M., and CNC milling machines. Related training includes blueprint reading, mathematics, precision inspection, and using electronic and optical gauging devices.
Overview
Information | Detail |
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Time Commitment | Full Time |
Typical Program Length | |
Clock Hours | 3,024 |
Class Type | Day |
Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
Total Tuition/Fees | $8,722.00 |
Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,948.00 |
Program Credentials
Campus Locations
2046 North Parkway
Jackson, TN 38301
Job Duties
Analyze specifications, lay out metal stock, set up and operate machine tools, and fit and assemble parts to make and repair dies, cutting tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools.
Job Outlook
Bright Outlook: Yes
Currently employed in the area: 2,460
Current job openings per year: 270