Facilities
Larry A. Ward Machining Technologies Center
Get hands-on experience in advanced labs using industry-standard equipment just like you’ll see in the real world.
About this program
Smart manufacturing practices are on the rise. And the demand for skilled machinists is higher than ever. At Penn College, you’ll train within an industry-driven curriculum. Master CNC operations, programming, and setup. Practice precision measurement. And explore blueprint reading. In less than one year of full-time study, you’ll hone a well-rounded skillset that’ll prepare you to take the lead in one of the most rapidly growing career fields.
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Careers
- Machinist
- CNC Machinist
- CNC Operator
- CNC Setup and Operator
- CNC Swiss Machine Setup Technician
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong corporate partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Student-designed transmission passes test for Baja SAE team
Featuring a new, student-designed continuously variable transmission, the college’s single-seat, off-road vehicle finished eighth out of 96 cars in the endurance race at Baja SAE Tennessee Tech.
Related Programs
Follow your passion
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Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
Baja SAE
Join other students, across various majors, and apply your skills to design a vehicle to compete in regular Baja SAE competitions.
SkillsUSA
Participation in SkillsUSA gives students a chance to compete in more than 80 national competitions.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 65+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
News
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Study Abroad
Gain global experience
See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.
More Information
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions/transfer/transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Tools
It is suggested that students have at least the recommended tools. This will minimize the time spent waiting in line to obtain or return the basic tools to the room. Instructors will help identify what tools are needed during the first day of class. Free lockers are located in the laboratory area. Students must supply their own locks. Lockers must be cleaned and locks removed at the end of the spring semester or College personnel will remove and discard the items.
Automated Manufacturing & Machining Required Tools
Uniform
Do not wear loose fitting clothing that may get caught in a machine; short sleeves or tightly rolled up sleeves are recommended. Long hair should be pulled back and securely fastened. Shop aprons should be worn to reduce the wear and tear on clothing. Safety glasses and safety shoes should be worn during time spent in laboratory area.
Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store .
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
- Mr. Keith Blair, '86, Manufacturing Engineer, L-3 Communications
- Mr. Walter Boguslaw, Manufacturing Engineer, Harold Beck & Sons
- Mr. Michael Brown, '89, '96, Manufacturing Engineer, Keystone Friction Hinge
- Mr. Michael A Fitzgerald, President/CEO, Acero Precision & Altus Spine
- Mr. Kenneth F Healy, '90, '01, Executive Vice President & Director of Engineering, PMF Industries Inc.
- Mr. Zach Mazur, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Busch Manufacturing
- Mr. Glenn Poirier, VP Sales & Marketing, MetalKraft Industries
- Mr. Gregg Shimp, VP, Integrated Operations, Lycoming Engines
- Mr. Chris Washinger, Sales and Applications Engineer, Iscar Metals Inc.
- Mr. Adam J White, Senior Applications Engineer, Hardinge Inc.
- Mr. Alex Witter, Director of Engineering, Keystone Friction Hinge