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Subsidiaries of L. A. Chapter NTMA Training Center Trust
Turn to the NTMA Training Centers of Southern California for all your machinist needs.
Originally founded in 1968 as a Trust in Boyle Heights the NTMA Training Centers have prepared and furthered the skills of more than 10,000 men and women for careers in the tooling, machining and manufacturing industries. Having moved to its current location of Norwalk in 1982, we now have an additional campus in Ontario in order to meet the growing industrial needs of the Inland Empire. A fully accredited institution by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges of Technology since 2001 we now proudly offer a wide variety of programs and services, including financial aid (for those who qualify) and job placement, to meet our students needs.
According to the US Department of Labor between 2002 and 2012, pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing employment is expected to increase by 68,000 jobs, plastics and rubber products manufacturing by 138,000 jobs, machinery manufacturing by 120,000 jobs and a 97,000 projected job growth for fabricated metal product manufacturing.
Due to skilled labor shortages and technological advances, job opportunities for metal and plastic workers such as computer-control programmers and operators, welders, cutters, solderers, brazers and machinists are considered to be excellent.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
MACHINIST TRAINING (720 Hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
This is an intense program for individuals wanting to learn the basics of machining. Trainees learn the setup and operation of conventional machining equipment such as mills, lathes, grinders, drill presses and saws. Instruction is also provided in safety; quality control / inspection procedures; shop theory; precision measuring instruments; mathematics; blueprint reading and basic CNC operation. Instruction time is divided between classroom, computer lab and shop. This approach provides an unusual blend of practical theory and hands-on experience. The machinist trainee may find entry-level employment as a CNC operator, an operator of a lathe, mill, grinder, drill press, etc. in the machining and tooling field.
Any interested parties are encouraged to contact the Admissions Department at 800-962-NTMA. The NTMA Training Centers offer day, afternoon and evening classes. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and the schools offer job placement assistance.
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UPGRADE MACHINIST PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
ETP (State Sponsored Programs)
Employers who need qualified and trained employees here is your opportunity to send employees to the NTMA Training Centers for advanced training. An in kind contribution of $200 will allow your employee to take any of our five Advanced Training Programs. The employee must be working in a qualified Machinist Shop/Industry and be employed for at least 90 days. The following programs are available at all Training Centers. Please call 800-962-NTMA and ask for the Re-Training Department. In 4 short months you can upgrade the skill set of your employees through these state funded programs.
CNC MACHINING (144 Hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
This introductory class to CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machining is designed for experienced machinists and machine operators who need or want to update their skills in CNC operations, setups and programming. Students learn to program, setup and operate CNC lathes and mills. They are taught programming commands (machine commands and addresses), sequence of operations in CNC machining and Programming and data transfer from computer to CNC machine. Students also learn the fundamental use of a computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) system. Instruction time is divided between classroom, computer lab and shop. This approach provides an unusual blend of practical theory and hands-on experience. Upon graduation students are able to perform setups of moderate complexity in CNC machining and turning centers. CNC graduates may find beginning to intermediate- level work in the machining trade as a CNC machinist.
ADVANCED CNC MACHINING (144 Hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
Advanced CNC Machining is offered for students who desire to attain greater proficiency in CNC machining. Mastercam is the CAD/CAM system used to teach students to program multiple-part locations and multiple operations per setup; macro and conditional program statements and advanced canned cycles. Students are taught to upload and download files to machine stations and other computers. Instruction time is divided between classroom, computer lab and shop. This approach provides an unusual blend of practical theory and hands-on experience. Students are able to perform complex setups in CNC machining, including CAD/CAM operations upon graduation and may find advance-level work in the machining trade.
MASTERCAM (144 Hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
This program is designed to train students to a higher level of competency in the operation and programming of CNC machines through the instruction of Mastercam CAD/CAM. Students learn the use of the CAM system to create and edit programs from blueprints, construct programs using 2D tool paths, and generate programs to construct wire frame models. Students also learn surface modeling, derived and composite surfaces and machine parts using learned programming skills. Mastercam graduates may find work at machine shops in the Southern California area operating and programming CNC equipment.
ADVANCED MASTERCAM (144 Hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
Train students in the competency of CAM programming. The students learn to generate tool path 2D and 3D from surface models, programs for the 4th and 5th axis machines, engraving programs using vector formats, mill-turn programming and learn post processor customization. Advanced Mastercam graduates may find work at machine shops in the Southern California area operating and programming CNC equipment. Currently offering Version 9.0 and X.
INSPECTION TRAINING (144 hours)
Program Scope and Objectives
This course is designed to instruct students in inspection techniques and use of Co-ordinate Measuring Equipment. Machine setup and operation, inspection records and record keeping requirements are covered in the program. Instruction time is divided between classroom, and shop, providing an unusual blend of practical theory and hands-on experience. Upon graduation, students qualify for intermediate-level positions in the machining industry.
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Any interested parties are encouraged to contact the Admissions Department at 800-962-NTMA. The NTMA Training Centers offer day, afternoon and evening classes. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify and the schools offer job placement assistance.
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We encourage you to contact us and take advantage of all the services we have to offer you! We have the most highly trained entry-level machinists available for you to interview when you need to hire. Our Retraining classes in CNC, Advanced CNC, Mastercam, Advanced Mastercam and Inspection help you to continue to develop the skills and knowledge of your existing workforce.
