Machining Technology
Offerings for Machining Technology:
| Credit Certificates | Continuing Education Certificate |
| The CNC Machining Credit Certificate Program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the operation and programming of CNC mills and lathes used extensively manufacturing industries. This program provides the foundation for continued studies should the student desire to continue his or her education towards an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. More |
The Machining Technology Certificate Program prepares the student for entry-level employment as a CNC Machinist. The student will begin by using numerous basic machine tools including the lathe, milling machine, and bench grinder. In addition, Machining Technology teaches safety procedures, preventative maintnance, and sound work habits. More |
Offerings Available At:
- CyFair
- Montgomery
- North Harris
- University Park
Salary:
Machining Industry At-a-Glance
- Beginning machinists start at $15/hour in Texas
- Experienced machinists can make more than $32/hour in Texas
- Most jobs offer overtime, which pays time-and-a-half.
- There will be a 22 percent increase in the need for machinists over the next 7 years in Texas
- Many companies provide excellent benefits including medical insurance and paid vacation
Job Growth:
There will always be the need for well-trained individuals in the various trade industries. CNC (Computer Numeric Control) Machining offers a variety of job options in this region, particularly in the oil & gas and manufacturing fields.
What do machinists do?
Machinists operate and program Computer Numeric Control (CNC) mills and lathes used extensively in the manufacturing industries to make tools, dies, machine parts and equipment. People interested in becoming machinists should be mechanically inclined, have good problem-solving abilities, be able to work independently, and be able to do highly accurate work (tolerances may reach 50/1,000,000ths of an inch!) that requires concentration and physical effort.
Who hires machinists?
Machinists are needed in a variety of fields. Lone Star College is fortunate to have campuses near several major companies in our region:
Halliburton Security DBS is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services, including drill bit, coring, and hole-enlargement solutions, to the energy industry.
Hughes Christensen is a division of global oilfield service giant Baker Hughes that has invested in more research and development, received more patents, and has more drill-bit firsts than any other manufacturer.
Shumate Industries is a contract machining and manufacturing company focused in the energy field services market. Shumate Industries manufactures products, parts, components, assemblies and sub-assemblies for customers designed to their specifications.
Bauer Manufacturing, Inc. is a 200-year-old international company that manufactures equipment to build the foundations for some of the world's largest construction projects.
ReedHycalog is a global leader that designs, manufactures and sells premium roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits, drilling tools, and provides other specialty drilling services for the oilfield.
For more information please visit our Machining Technology Department.
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