Machine Technology - A.S. Degree
The Laney College Machine Technology AS degree is a career technical education program that prepares students for work as a machinist, manual machinist, CNC machinist, CNC operator, CNC setup technician or CNC programmer. The degree provides students with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required for precision manufacturing, specifically metal cutting, using both manual and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools. Coursework includes shop safety, setup and operation of machine tools, precision measurement, engineering drawings, 3D solid modeling with CAD, CNC programming in G-code and with CAM software, technical mathematics and a survey of welding processes. Career