Welcome to the Mechanical Engineering Machine Shops! All majors are welcome to work in the shops. Before working, everyone must complete the Red Tag safety certification (see steps for signing up below).
RED TAG
Cal Poly College of Engineering Machine Shops is a collaborative and safety-conscious learning environment where students complete the cycle of design, from concept to finished product. By demonstrating the intricacies involved in designing for manufacturing we guide students to design parts using efficient, innovative and cost-effective manufacturing techniques. The shop has broken down barriers; where some once saw tools and machines as intimidating or disconnected from their own experience, they are now empowered. It is our duty to ensure students safely and confidently bring their ideas to life.
Get your Red Tag to start working in the shops!
INtermediate Skills Trainings
Certification Process:
- Work in the shop for 2 hours
- Complete 1 hour of shop cleanup | see shop tech for cleaning assignment at any time
- Sign up for a Skills Training Course | Picktime reservation system
- Attend the Skills Training Course | wear closed toed shoes and long pants
Blue Tag
CNC MACHINING CERTIFICATION
Requirements:
1. Yellow Tag or Mill 101 Certification
2. >100 hours in the machine shop
3. Experience with manual machining and demonstration part
4. Letter of recommendation
Certification Process:
1. Find a CNC certified mentor
2. Fill out the blue tag application form
3. Machine 3 unique parts with your mentor
4. Participate in an interview with the CNC Supervisor to get approved for the certification