Major: Precision Metal Working

Introduction

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 48.0501 - 48.0599.

Specific programs included in this major:

 

Careers You Qualify For With This Major

• Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machine Tool Programmers
• Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
• Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
• Drilling and Boring Machine Operators
• Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
• Forging Machine Operators
• Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Operators
• Heat Treating Equipment Operators
• Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
• Machinists
• Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
• Metal and Plastic Model Makers
• Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
• Milling and Planing Machine Operators
• Multiple Machine Tool Operators
• Rolling Machine Operators
• Sheet Metal Workers
• Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
• Tool and Die Makers
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators

 

Schools That Offer This Major

School	City
Alexandria Technical & Community College	Alexandria
Anoka Technical College	Anoka
Central Lakes College - Brainerd	Brainerd
Central Lakes College - Staples	Staples
Century College	White Bear Lake
Dakota County Technical College	Rosemount
Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park	Brooklyn Park
Lake Superior College	Duluth
Minneapolis Community and Technical College	Minneapolis
Minnesota North College, Mesabi Range - Eveleth	Eveleth
Minnesota State College Southeast - Red Wing	Red Wing
Minnesota State College Southeast - Winona	Winona
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Detroit Lakes	Detroit Lakes
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Fergus Falls	Fergus Falls
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead	Moorhead
Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Wadena	Wadena
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Canby	Canby
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Granite Falls	Granite Falls
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Jackson	Jackson
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Pipestone	Pipestone
Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Worthington	Worthington
Northland Community and Technical College - East Grand Forks	East Grand Forks
Northland Community and Technical College - Online	Perham
Northland Community and Technical College - Thief River Falls	Thief River Falls
Northwest Technical College - Online	Perham
Pine Technical & Community College	Pine City
Pine Technical & Community College - Online	Pine City
Ridgewater College - Hutchinson	Hutchinson
Ridgewater College - Willmar	Willmar
Riverland Community College - Albert Lea	Albert Lea
Riverland Community College - Online	Austin
Rochester Community and Technical College	Rochester
Saint Paul College	St. Paul
Saint Paul College - Online	St. Paul
South Central College - Faribault	Fairbault
South Central College - North Mankato	North Mankato
St. Cloud Technical & Community College	St. Cloud
St. Cloud Technical & Community College - Online	St. Cloud

 

Related Majors

• Boilermaking/Boilermaker
• Leatherworking and Upholstery
• Precision Production Trades, General
• Precision Production, Other
• Woodworking

 

College Preparation

In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:

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