The efforts and capital investment involved in the creation of a new state of the art facility is evidence of the demand for the skills acquired in the Machine Tool & C.A.M. program at Stevens College. Despite the fact that we consistently have 5 or 6 job offers per graduate, we continue to struggle with recruitment. Many of the old stereotypes of manufacturing and machining exist and many people simply are unaware the opportunities available. During the design phase of the new Machine Tool facility a great deal of consideration went into not only the functionality of the space but also the appearance and how this can impact recruiting.
Polished epoxy floors, modern lighting, and metal wall panels will will greatly assist in emphasizing the high-tech industry of modern machining. We are currently discussing the creation of becoming partners with machine tool builders in an effort to increase our current inventory of machine tools and we are hoping in time to double that inventory. When a someone visits the Machine Tool program for the first time they will be immediately struck by the high-tech atmosphere and the old stereotype of machining being a loud, dangerous, and dirty environment will be challenged.
It is obviously a very exiting time at Thaddeus Stevens College and especially in the Machine Tool program. Many more changes and updates are on the horizon so please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Timelapse of Construction
