Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at Compton College, a public institution located in Compton, CA. This program falls within the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0501) and prepares students with hands-on skills in precision machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Compton College also offers related programs in areas such as Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Registered Nursing, and Cosmetology. Students in the machinist program can expect training in the operation and maintenance of machine tools used in industrial and manufacturing environments, building practical competencies aligned with entry-level trade careers.