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INDUSTRIAL MACHINING TECHNOLOGY

Every sector of industry is dependent upon people with specialized machining technology training in such areas as automotive, aerospace, medical supply, furniture, metals/metal products, plastics, machinery and renewable energy. These highly skilled experts work with designers and engineers to make fixtures, dies, molds, gauges and other industry-specific parts which support the manufacturing process.

The Industrial Machining Technology program at Kellogg Community College prepares students with hands-on skills to create precision components and reach the high quality and accuracy standards demanded of machinists.

KCC offers a certificate and an associate degree in Industrial Machining Technology, as well as the more generalized Trades certificate and associate degree geared towards company-sponsored students.

Industrial Machining Technology Certificate (30 credits)
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Machining Technology (60 credits)
Industrial Trades Certificate (25 credits)
Associate in Applied Science: Skilled Trades (60 credits)

Note: Only the Industrial Trades Certificate is not eligible for financial aid.

Course Sequences

Unlike traditional academic courses, the offerings in KCC’s Industrial Machining Technology program consist of short modules that are components of larger units. Modules are often less than one credit apiece and can be completed at a student’s own pace in a matter of hours or days. Units range from 1 to 30 modules, depending on the area of instruction.

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Industrial Machining Technology Course Sequence

Unit	Title	Credits
Unit 05	Machine Tool Basics	0.17
Unit 10	Machine Tool Safety	0.17
Unit 15	Blueprint Reading	1.16
Unit 20	Fundamental Skills	1.98
Unit 25	Precision Measurement	2.75
Unit 30	Drill Press and Band Saw	2.51
Unit 35	Turning on Lathe	4.61
Unit 40	Electronic Discharge Machining	0.79
Unit 45	Vertical/Horizontal Milling	5.84
Unit 50	Surface Grinding	2.75
Unit 55	Cylindrical Grinding	1.50
Unit 65	CNC Programming and Machining	6.25
Unit 70	Machine Tool Projects	5.58
Unit 75	Mastercam	4.50

Full Module Listings

Spring 2023

Summer 2023

Fall 2023

Tool & Die Modules

Our Tool and Die modules are designed for company-sponsored students who are working as machinists or toolmakers. Our Tool and Die instructor will work with the student or company to find specific modules within the Tool and Die curriculum which will best serve the student’s individual needs. Students will learn how to heat-treat steel and how to design and make jigs, fixtures, gauges, dies and molds.

View the Tool and Die cost sheets for Spring 2023 for a complete listing of modules and their costs, or contact program instructor Jason Moore.

Note: Summer availability varies.

Job Outlook & Salary Info

For the latest employment and wage estimates for Industrial Machining careers in Michigan, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Transfer Opportunities

Transfer opportunities are available for students looking to transfer their KCC credits to a four-year institution. Popular transfer destinations for KCC’s Industrial Machining Technology students include Ferris State University, Siena Heights University and Western Michigan University.

For additional advice on transfer opportunities, contact our academic advising department.