Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist at Del Mar College is a two- to four-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Corpus Christi, TX. The program trains students to operate and program machine tools used in precision manufacturing, including lathes, mills, and CNC equipment.

This program falls within the machine tool technology field under CIP code 48.0501. Del Mar College also offers related manufacturing and technical programs, including Welding Technology/Welder and Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician certificates, as well as programs in healthcare and the arts. Students can expect instruction in manual machining operations, CNC programming, precision measurement, blueprint reading, and quality control techniques, preparing them for employment as machinists or CNC operators in manufacturing environments.