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Job: Machinist: Tool Room Program
Tool room machinists are skilled, hands-on machine tool operators capable of working with lathes, mills, and grinders. This position demands an understanding of manual machine operation, cutting tool theory, part inspection, grinding operations, and workpiece material properties. Tool room machinists also are expected to have excellent print reading and math skills.

Every Program Includes:

First-Time Skills Assessment
Access to All Classes Listed Below
Access to Administration Center

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This Program Includes All of the Following Classes:

Abrasives

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Abrasives 100	19	Beginner
What Is Grinding? 110	15	Beginner
Grinding Processes 120	13	Beginner
Grinding Variables 200	13	Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Materials 210	19	Intermediate
Grinding Wheel Geometry 220	19	Intermediate
Dressing and Truing 230	16	Intermediate
Surface Grinder Operation 240	17	Intermediate
Cylindrical Grinder Operation 250	15	Intermediate
Centerless Grinder Operation 260	19	Intermediate
Setup for Centerless Grinders 320	19	Advanced

Inspection

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basic Measurement 110	18	Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115	15	Beginner
Surface Measurement 140	18	Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200	20	Intermediate
Calibration Fundamentals 210	20	Intermediate
Hole Inspection 240	20	Intermediate
Thread Inspection 250	19	Intermediate
Hardness Testing 260	18	Intermediate

Manual Machining

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basics of the Manual Mill 110	14	Beginner
Basics of the Engine Lathe 115	17	Beginner
Overview of Manual Mill Setup 200	16	Intermediate
Overview of Engine Lathe Setup 205	20	Intermediate
Benchwork and Layout Operations 210	15	Intermediate
Manual Mill Operation 220	18	Intermediate
Engine Lathe Operation 225	23	Intermediate
Holemaking on the Mill 230	15	Intermediate
Threading on the Engine Lathe 235	14	Intermediate

Materials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Materials 100	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metals 120	12	Beginner
Physical Properties of Metals 130	11	Beginner
Metal Manufacturing 140	13	Beginner
Metal Classification 150	13	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220	14	Intermediate
Heat Treatment of Steel 230	18	Intermediate

Mechanical Systems

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Forces of Machines 110	17	Beginner
Lubricant Fundamentals 130	18	Beginner

Metal Cutting

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Metal Removal Processes 110	17	Beginner
Safety for Metal Cutting 115	15	Beginner
What Is Cutting? 120	14	Beginner
Machines for Metal Cutting 130	16	Beginner
Cutting Processes 140	13	Beginner
Sawing Fundamentals 155	17	Beginner
Intro to Screw Machining 160	18	Beginner
Cutting Variables 200	17	Intermediate
Cutting Fluids 210	19	Intermediate
Band Saw Blade Selection 215	19	Intermediate
Cutting Tool Materials 220	18	Intermediate
Carbide Grade Selection 230	14	Intermediate
Tool Geometry 240	16	Intermediate
Milling Geometry 245	15	Intermediate
Drill Geometry 247	17	Intermediate
ANSI Insert Selection 250	20	Intermediate
Toolholders for Turning 260	14	Intermediate
Speed and Feed Selection 300	14	Advanced
Optimizing Insert Life 305	15	Advanced

Quality

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Quality Overview 100	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110	19	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130	18	Beginner
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150	18	Beginner
5S Overview 155	14	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200	19	Intermediate

Rigging

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Machine Rigging 110	15	Beginner
Rigging Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lifting and Moving Equipment 130	18	Beginner
Rigging Inspection and Safety 210	15	Intermediate
Rigging Mechanics 220	20	Advanced

Safety

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to OSHA 100	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130	17	Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135	18	Beginner
Machine Guarding 140	16	Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145	17	Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160	19	Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180	19	Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210	19	Intermediate

Shop Essentials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120	12	Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130	18	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200	19	Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205	13	Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210	13	Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215	17	Intermediate
Statistics 220	18	Intermediate
Trig: Sine Bar Applications 225	14	Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230	16	Intermediate

Supervisor Essentials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Essentials of Leadership 110	17	Beginner
Essentials of Communication 120	14	Beginner
Basics of Manufacturing Costs 140	17	Beginner
Team Leadership 160	14	Beginner

Workholding

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Workholding 104	18	Beginner
Supporting and Locating Principles 106	15	Beginner
Locating Devices 107	14	Beginner
Clamping Basics 108	14	Beginner
Chucks, Collets, and Vises 110	14	Beginner
Fixture Body Construction 200	12	Intermediate
Fixture Design Basics 210	15	Intermediate
Drill Bushing Selection 230	12	Intermediate