Precision Machinist Manufacturing Technology Program

Precision machinists use automated manufacturing systems parts.  Using their knowledge of the properties of materials and their skill with tools, they plan and carry out the operations needed to make machined products that meet precise specifications.

LCC offers an associate in applied science degree and also a certificate of achievement  in Precision Machinist Manufacturing Technology.

LCC’s newly built and fully equipped labs on West Campus provide the best and most up-to-date equipment for hands-on-learning. LCC is proud to be a designated Haas Technical Education Center. The LCC partnership with Haas Automation, Inc. means that new computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment is brought in on a continuing basis enabling students to learn on the latest equipment and software.

Curriculum Information
Precision Machinist Manufacturing Technology Program

To view degree and certificate requirements click on the curriculum code below.
Code		Degrees, Certificates, Transfer
0199		Precision Machinist Mfg Tech, Associate in Applied Science Degree
0141		Precision Machinist Mfg Tech Certificate of Achievement
Course Offerings
Many of the courses listed below are offered at LCC throughout the academic year and can be taken to upgrade current skills or fulfill degree and certificate requirements.  Visit the Course Schedule and Registration page for information pertaining to courses available during a particular semester.  View Precision Machinist Manufacturing (PMMT) course descriptions
PMMT 100     Manufacturing Processes  PMMT 105     Machine Tool Survey  PMMT 110     TQM in Manufacturing & Production   PMMT 115     Introduction to Plastics   PMMT 120     Effective Use of Machinery Handbook  PMMT 130     Issues in Global Manufacturing PMMT 140     Tooling Theory and Practices PMMT 150     Precision Milling PMMT 160     Precision Lathe PMMT 170     Special Topics in PMMT PMMT 180     Precision Grinding PMMT 190     Metallurgy and Heat Treatment PMMT 193     CNC Project Lab PMMT 194     Precision Machine Project Lab       PMMT 200     Basic Unigraphics NC    PMMT 210     Basic Mastercam      PMMT 215     Advanced Mastercam     PMMT 220     Principles of Elecric Discharge Machine  PMMT 225     Die Construction      PMMT 230     Compound Angles

Ferris State University/Lansing Community College Partnership

Students interested in receiving a bachelor of applied science degree in Industrial Technology and Management can take advantage of a unique partnership between Ferris State University and LCC.  Students receive an associate degree from LCC and then, with a combination of LCC, Ferris and online courses, can complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree.  This 3 + 1 program gives students the advantage of taking all of their courses in the Lansing area and, often, paying LCC's lower tuition.

For more information about the program, call Deb Thalner at Ferris, 231-591-2430 or 1-800-562-9130 or LCC at 517-483-1904. 

Career Facts
Precision Machinist Manufacturing Technology

 What is a precision machinist?
Precision machinists are responsible not only for the operation of machine tools but also for writing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs that are used to control automated manufacturing systems and equipment.  The precision machinist is primarily concerned with taking engineering specifications and developing procedures and programmed instructions to manufacture requested components.  

What types of skills are required?
The precision machinist must be knowledgeable in many areas such as computer systems, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), manufacturing processes, machine tools and metallurgy. Strong math, communication and problem-solving skills are needed in order to manage the large and diverse amount of information that must be brought together in order to successfully write programs to set up automated manufacturing systems.

Where are they employed?
Because of their many skills, precision machinists are employed in all types of industries, including aerospace, Transportation equipment, textile, agriculture, electronics and manufacturing.

What is the salary range?
Despite predicted slower than average employment growth, job opportunities for precision machinists should continue to be good. The number of trained precision machinists available is expected to be less than the number of job openings each year over the next decade.

Precision machinists' median hourly earnings were $16.33 in 2004, the last year for which government figures are available.  The middle 50 percent earned between $12.84 and $20.33.  The top ten percent earned more than $24.34 an hour.

Like any occupation, pay is determined by education, experience, location and the state of the economy.

Faculty and Staff
Precision Machinist Manufacturing Technology