Upon successful completion of the Machining Technology Associate in Science Degree the student will demonstrate skills, knowledge and training for entry-level positions in a variety of Advanced Manufacturing industries including machine shops, metal fabrication shops, tool and die shops, mold making shops, research and development laboratories, industrial maintenance or millwright positions, and apprenticeships in these fields. The student will demonstrate safe and proper set up and operation of manual, and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools. These include lathes, milling machines, 3D printers, grinders, saws, and drill presses. Students will utilize Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), and Computer Aided Machining (CAM) software systems to fabricate parts using CNC machine tools and tools used in Additive Manufacturing. Students will also demonstrate the ability to read and operate inspection tools commonly used in the machining industry. The student will demonstrate his or her ability to apply mathematics, problem solving skills, communication, and machining techniques to the manufacturing process.