Al Constable, a former Sand Creek and LISD TECH Center student, started his career as a tool and die apprentice and completed his coursework at Jackson Community College. After working in the tool and die field for thirteen years, Al earned his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. He began his tenure at the TECH Center as an Advisory Committee member in 1988 before becoming the instructor in 2001.
Machining & Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Manufacturing across the country is changing and creating many high-paying opportunities for trained, highly-skilled individuals. The LISD TECH Center teaches manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining – where the most job openings and best earnings potential are available. Successful students are often recruited for employment prior to graduation. Some companies offer students full employee benefits and opportunities for apprenticeships including college tuition reimbursement.
Program Description
The Machining & Computer Aided Manufacturing program teaches students how to work in today’s advanced manufacturing facilities, to operate manual machine tools, and to operate/program Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines such as the machining center, turning center, and surface grinder. Students will learn machine shop safety, industrial blueprint reading, related math, precision measurement, and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Some basic welding and fabrication is included in the curriculum.
To Be Successful
Successful students in this program have good math skills, are comfortable with technology, pay attention to detail, are mechanically inclined, enjoy working with their hands, are good problem-solvers, and are self-motivated. Math is an important element of the program as students produce work that must meet precise measurements.
Student Organization
SkillsUSA
FIRST Robotics
Instructor
Teacher Assistant
Cody Oard comes to the LISD from the machining industry. Cody has worked at Uniloy on CNC Turning Centers, Eagle Machining as a CNC Operator, GB Manufacturing as tool room for maintenance, as well as TJ Automation working on 2 Axis Manual Mills. In his spare time he enjoys watching hockey, football, and dirt racing.