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).
The RED TAG - Getting your "license to Drill"
The Red Tag Tour and Test is the first step to gaining access to the both the Hangar and Mustang ’60 Machine Shops. Once completed, you will be printed your ow License to Drill shop ID card and will be able to begin your shop journey using tools like 3D printers, lasers, saws, drill presses, hand tools and two full wood shops!
Red Tag Tours are offered each quarter from week 3 to week 8.
Click the link below to get your License to Drill and 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