Suncoast Technical College (STC) is graduating another class of trained apprentices for the modern world of manufacturing this Thursday with its Precision Matching and CNC Automation program. This is the 4th year of the Precision Machining and CNC Automation program, wherein STC teaches on current state-of-the-art Haas CNC machining equipment and also uses MasterCam Cad/Cam software for programming these high-tech machines. The machines produce several products that meet today’s needs, including titanium medical hip implants, NASA space program equipment, surgical tooling, plastic injection molds, jet fighters, automotive and Tervis Tumbler molds. The CNC equipment is also used to make other material products like Taylor Guitars and boat molds at Marine Concepts in Bradenton. With a goal to train 100 machinists in five years, STC stands at number 89. The college has also produced the most National Institute of Metal Working Skills (NIMS) certifications in the Florida at No. 285 and now has added MasterCam certification training. The average wage range is $26,500 - $38,000 a year. However, some students make over $20 an hour out of school. Since the first year, all students are working, have job offers or are continuing with engineering college

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