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 III

As a Machinist Level III, 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 III Certificate is 1575 hours or 14 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

Your Instructor(s)