| Critical Thinking Skills |
- Ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, and integrate information
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- Evaluate drawings and prints to perform proper machining tasks
- Apply basic mathematical skills to solve problems
- Demonstrate mathematical dexterity in machine-related computations
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| Mobility/Motor Skills |
- Sufficient motor function to set up and run manual and CNC machining equipment
- Able to stand on hard or concrete floors for prolonged periods of time
- Able to work with hands, being able to feel by touch, with finger dexterity
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- Perform basic competencies related to machining of various parts on manual and CNC
machines
- Participate completely in lab activities
- Demonstrate the ability to perform bench-related work activities
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| Tactile Skills |
- Effectively use a computer, keyboard/mouse, and a CNC controller
- Ability to physically inspect parts for issues and quality
- Ability to perform dexterous manipulative work
- Feel by touch with finger dexterity
- Complete duties requiring stooping and bending
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- Input of both alphanumeric data and use of hardware found on a CNC controller in order
to program, set up, and operate a CNC machine
- Physically measure and inspect parts both prior to, during, and post completion for
quality and tolerances
- Use industry standard measurement tools, such as calipers and micrometers
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| Auditory Skills |
- Ability to tolerate a wide range of noise which can potentially be loud
- Effectively hear sounds that indicate potential issues and problems in the machining
environment
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- Actively listening during machining process for sounds that indicate appropriate processes
while machine are operating and parts are being manufactured
- Ability to hear other students and staff in the machine shop while machines are operating
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| Visual Skills |
- Sufficient visual acuity to distinguish details from a distance and at a close proximity
while wearing appropriate eye protection
- Sufficient enough to access printed and electronic documents as well as reading gauges
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- Visually inspect parts for quality and precision
- Accurately read a variety of measurement instruments during the manufacturing inspections
and set up of parts
- Read MSDS documents
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| Communication Skills |
- Able to follow both written and verbal instructions
- Appropriate interpersonal interaction with other students, faculty, staff, facility
owners, customers, and other technicians
- Effective communication with others both written and verbal
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- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of prints and engineering drawings and the
ability to communicate those details
- Ability to translate geometric tolerances and symbols as they relate to quality and
inspection
- Communication with oral and written documents in the machining processes as they relate
to part drawings
- Communicate with others in the work environment to troubleshoot machine and programming
issues
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| Interpersonal Skills |
- Ability to work with others in a variety of settings and situations
- Maintain hygiene and dress requirements appropriate for a machining environment
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- Collaborate and work with other students during group projects that require more than
one student per machine
- Attend class and shop time with clean, appropriate attire that maintains safety standards
within the machine shop
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| Behavioral Skills |
- Behave in a safe, professional and appropriate manner in both dress and actions as
required by the program
- Maintaining a work pace that is appropriate and actively moving toward quality project
completion
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- Wearing safety glasses or other required PPE and approved clothing at all times while
working in the machine shop, regardless of the tasks being performed
- Being attentive to the machining environment and actively monitoring movements when
working with the tools and machines
- Effectively utilizing the time in the machine shop to work on the tasks at hand and
not being distracted to others
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