John Upcraft

John Upcraft serves as an Instructor in the Department of Automated Manufacturing and Machining within the School of Materials Science & Engineering Technologies at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he has maintained continuous academic employment since 1993.

His educational qualifications include:

• B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology
• A.A.S. in Tool Making Technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology

Mr. Upcraft specializes in practical manufacturing disciplines with research interests centered on automated production systems, precision machining methodologies, engineering technology education, and industrial tooling design. His expertise bridges academic instruction and real-world manufacturing applications.

Professional experience encompasses a production engineering role at Grove Innovations alongside 30+ years of teaching at Pennsylvania College of Technology, supplemented by a brief appointment at South Hills School of Business and Technology (1998-1999). No records indicate student advising responsibilities or externally funded research grants.