Machine Tool Technology (Certificate)

Study machine tool technology at JCC

The Machine Tool Technology certificate at Jamestown Community College provides foundation skills in CNC machining and machine tools. JCC’s courses teach you how to operate CNC machines, with hands-on experience in lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and precision equipment. You’ll also take courses in solid modeling and CNC programming. You’ll be able to enter the workforce immediately after graduation as an entry-level manual machinist or CNC machinist.

2024 median pay for machinists and tool and die makers: $57,700/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Program pathway

Earn this certificate as a part of:

Semester 1

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

MCT 1240: Engineering Drawing with AutoCAD

4

MCT 1270: Machine Theory and Operations

3

MCT 1380: Introduction to Solid Modeling

3

MCT 2340: Dimensional Metrology

2

Semester 2

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

MCT 1280: CNC/Machine Tools

3

MCT 1300: Machine Tool Technology II

3

MCT 1310: Industrial Safety & Quality Maintenance

2

MCT 1320: Production Processes & Maintenance Awareness

2

MCT 1340: Manufacturing Drawing and GD&T

4
  • Apply for graduation.

Machine tool technology skills

After you complete the program, you will be able to:

  • Read and fully comprehend engineering drawings, and inspect and measure parts made to drawing specifications.
  • Use basic machining tools, and calculate and identify proper tool geometry, feeds, speeds, screw threads, and tapers to machine parts of various materials.
  • Set up and run a CNC machining center, and write and edit the control programs.