Automated Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing/STEM
Cluster:
State Qualifying Event:
Not Required
Participation:
Teams of 3
Level:
National Competition
Competition Type:
Skilled and Technical
The competition evaluates teams for employment in integrated manufacturing technology fields of computer aided drafting/design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer numerical controlled machining (CNC). CAD operators construct the part geometry, the CAM operator generates the tool paths, and the CNC operator sets up and machines the part.
The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships follow the current edition of the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. These are available to professional members (advisors and teachers) as a membership benefit following their submission of membership.