Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at East Mississippi Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Scooba, Mississippi. The program prepares students for hands-on work with precision machining equipment, covering the skills needed to operate and maintain machine tools in manufacturing and industrial settings.

This program falls within the machine tool technology field under CIP code 48.0501. East Mississippi Community College also offers related programs including Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Cosmetology, and Barbering, giving students a range of vocational pathways to consider. Students in the machinist program can expect training in blueprint reading, metal cutting, and the operation of manual and CNC machinery.