What Machinist Make:
Not only do machinists make great money, but they also do really interesting work. They make everything from the rims on custom bikes, highly-precise aerospace parts, molds for things like sunglasses, and more. Almost every product consumers use have been touched by a machinist in some way.
In Weber county, average wage for manufacturing workers is 40% higher than national average, or $1,051 more per month. Machining is a highly skilled profession that offers great working conditions, excellent pay, yet does not require a four-year degree. Local employers are anxious to hire new OWATC graduates
Machinist Level I
As a Machinist Level I, you will be setting up and operating a variety of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, including lathes, turning centers, and machining centers; involving positioning work pieces, using a wide variety of cutting tools, and working with computer CAD/CAM programs to machine precision work pieces representing components used in aerospace, automotive, and consumer industries.The approximate completion time for the Machinist Level I Certificate is 900 hours or 7.5 months at 30 hours per week and maintaining 100% progress.
Employer Advisory Team
- Weber County School District
- GSC
- Hill Air Force Base
- JD Machine
- Leanwerks
- Ogden City School District
- Parker Hannifin
- Petersen Inc.
- Williams International
| Program Details | |
| Completion Time: | 7.5 months (900 hours) |
| Estimated Costs: | $2,014 |
| Average Wage: | $34,560 |
| Campus Location(s): | Main Campus |
| Course Descriptions: | Download PDF |
| Course Outline & Cost Sheet: | Download PDF |
Your Instructor(s)
Hi, I am Bret Holmes the Lead Machinist Instructor of the Machinist Program. I have 5 years of industry-related experience and have been an OWATC instructor for an additional 13 years.
I have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology/CNC from Weber State University as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Education from Hartford University. I also hold a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships & Training Machinist Certificate.
I was named as the Outstanding Teacher from Technology Education in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, and the Utah Office of Education Machinist Instructor of the Year in 2001/2002, 2003/2004, 2006/2007, and 2007/2008 and was given the Utah State Office of Education Dedication of Educational Excellence Award in 2003. I also received the Standard Examiner “Apple for the Teacher Award” in 2005, 2006, and 2007. I really love teaching and would enjoy the chance to discuss machining careers with you.
holmesb@owatc.edu
801-395-3795
