Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

The Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificate program at Eastern Arizona College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Thatcher, AZ. Within the precision machining field (CIP 48.0503), this longer program builds on foundational machine shop skills to provide more advanced training in manual and CNC machining operations, precision measurement, tooling selection, and the production of machined components to industry specifications.

Eastern Arizona College supports multiple levels of technical training across its machining and manufacturing offerings. Related programs at the school include Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students in this two- to four-year Machine Shop Technology/Assistant program can expect a more comprehensive curriculum than the shorter certificate, with deeper coverage of machining processes relevant to skilled trades employment.