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Baylor University

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Texas

    Texas

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-4033.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisReading ComprehensionMonitoringSpeakingCritical ThinkingTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Production and Processing

Abilities

Control PrecisionManual DexterityNear VisionProblem SensitivityReaction TimeArm-Hand SteadinessMultilimb CoordinationPerceptual SpeedRate ControlWritten Comprehension

Tasks

  • Inspect or measure finished workpieces to determine conformance to specifications, using measuring i
  • Measure workpieces and lay out work, using precision measuring devices.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems, making necessary adjustments to correct problems.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareInventory management softwareIndustrial control softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Angle grindersBarrel finishing machinesBench clampsBore gaugesBuffing machinesChuck wrenchesComputer numerical control CNC grinding machinesComputerized microscopesCoordinate measuring machines CMMCylinder grindersDigital calipersDigital comparatorsDigital micrometersDigital radius gaugesElectric overhead travelling EOT cranes

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-4033.00Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastictitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full range of grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing operations — perform autonomously across diverse part geometries and materials, meeting tight tolerances in a high-mix production environment.
  • Complex blueprints, GD&T callouts, and multi-step machining instructions — interpret independently to establish complete operational sequences and tooling configurations for non-routine workpieces.
  • Precision measuring instruments including CMM data, surface profilometers, and optical comparators — apply to conduct thorough dimensional and surface-finish analyses on critical aerospace or automotive components.
  • Recurring machine malfunctions, including spindle runout, wheel dress inconsistencies, and hydraulic faults — diagnose and resolve using systematic troubleshooting without supervisory intervention.
  • Tooling selection decisions for non-standard or challenging materials — make by integrating knowledge of abrasive grades, bond types, coolant chemistry, and machine capability in a production setting.
  • Process parameters such as wheel speed, feed rate, and work-holding pressure — optimize independently to balance cycle time, surface quality, and tool life across a production run.
  • Operator-level industrial control software and CNC program offsets — modify to correct dimensional deviations identified during in-process inspection without requiring engineering sign-off.
  • First-article inspection reports and non-conformance documentation — complete accurately and communicate findings to quality and engineering teams to drive corrective action.
  • New setups for unfamiliar part configurations — develop and validate independently, including trial runs, measurement verification, and setup-sheet creation for future operator reference.
  • Workplace hazard assessments for grinding and polishing operations — conduct proactively, identifying risks from wheel breakage, coolant mist, and fine particulate in a metal fabrication facility.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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