Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at College of Lake County is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Grayslake, IL. The program falls within the precision machining technology field (CIP 48.0501) and trains students in the operation of manual and computer-controlled machine tools used to fabricate precision metal components in manufacturing and industrial settings.

College of Lake County offers a variety of certificate programs across technical, health, and culinary disciplines. Related programs at the school include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager. Students in the machine tool technology program at this Grayslake campus can expect coursework covering lathe and milling machine operation, CNC programming, blueprint interpretation, and precision measurement techniques applicable to skilled machining careers.