Manufacturing Processes and Blueprint Reading Certification

This “hands-on” course will introduce students to a wide variety of manufacturing processes. Although
heavily focused on traditional machine tools (lathes, mills, grinders, etc.) this course will also explore a
variety of both additive and subtractive processes including casting, welding, molding, industrial cutting
(plasma, waterjet, and laser) and 3D printing. Students will work individually and in small groups to
produce functional products using today’s manufacturing standards. Safety and skilled operation will be the
focal point of this class. A strong emphasis will be placed on learning blueprint interpretation skills and
applying lean manufacturing concepts that are found in almost every manufacturing facility regardless of
size. NIMS Level One Machine Operator certificates in seven areas (Safety, Benchwork, Inspections and
QC, Drill Press, Milling, Turning and Precision Grinding) will be the goal for all participants.