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Free Machine Technology / Advanced Manufacturing Program

Class Size is Limited to 12

The Greater New Bedford Workforce Board and  the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School have joined efforts to help decrease the shortage of qualified skilled tradespersons to meet the demands of the 21st century

This grant is funded by the Baker / Polito Administration

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MACHINE TECHNOLOGY/ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FREE TRAINING PROGRAM

Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, 1121 Ashley Boulevard, New Bedford Massachusetts 02745

CLASSES START October 21, 2019. This is an adult daytime class from 8:00 to 2:30 Monday through Friday for 90 days going by the school schedule. Students completing the program will be prepared for entry level CNC jobs as well as post-secondary programs and earn a MACWIC Level I and or II certificate.

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618 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA 02740

The Machine Technology/Advanced Manufacturing program provides instruction in: Basic Machining Principles, Advanced Machining Principles, Mastercam CADCAM part design, part posting and downloading to CNC equipment, as well as hand sketching and basic blueprints.

Students are trained to:

  • Design tolerances of +/-.003. (3/1000th of an inch)
  • Use a variety of precision instruments: micrometers, dial, digital and Vernier calipers, and dial indicators

Career Paths include:

  • CNC machine operation
  • CAD/CAM design
  • Mold and die making
  • Engineering technician
  • Master machinist

And more!

Prerequisites

  • Be present every day and be on time
  • Serious, committed and ready for work upon completion of the program – placement assistance is provided
  • Basic math, reading and writing skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • MUST Pass CORI prior to start
  • Ages 18+ and high school diploma or equivalent