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:
Courses
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.