Machine Shop Technology Degree

A Machine Shop Technology student will get the academic and pragmatic concepts required to plan, fabricate, assemble, and manufacture products along with the ability to repair parts, machines, structures, and mechanisms. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer machine shop technology degrees.

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Northeastern Technical College

1549 Hwy 72 E, Greenwood, SC

Why choose Northeastern Technical College?

NETC outlines 4 major reasons. It is Affordable, Convenient, Varied and Supportive learning institution.

It is one of the 16 technical colleges in the SC Technical College System which have contributed a great deal to South Carolina’s economy. Its main campus is situated at 1201 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, South Carolina.

NETC offers an affordable quality education with its low-cost tuition fee. You may save up to $4,100 per semester compared to other South Carolina colleges and universities. Financial aids are also available such as the LIFE Scholarship. It funds full tuition and gives $150 book allowance per semester to eligible students.

You can decide where to attend classes from its 4 campuses in Cheraw, Pageland, Bennettsville and Dillon. Conveniently, there is a flexible scheduling of day, evening and online classes for you to choose from. NETC also offers distance learning classes for credit courses.

Take a pick from its varied offering of 21 college degrees, 30 career-oriented certificates and diplomas, and over 200 continuing education programs. And you’ll receive an individualized attention from expert and dedicated instructors to help you reach for your goals.

Find a tight-knit learning environment and supportive community which ensures your enriching collegiate experience. Have access to student services like counseling, one-on-one academic advising, Bridge & Transfer opportunities, Duke Energy Power Careers and Apprenticeship Program that will develop you personally and professionally.

Whatever may be your goals, Northeastern Technical College is the right choice to guide you toward your path of success. 

Career Options for Graduates

Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Description

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic

Description

Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic employment is expected to grow at a rate of 17.5% from 2014 to 2024

Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic

Description

Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -21.9% from 2014 to 2024

Machinists

Description

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, machinists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).