Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist is a one- to two-year certificate program at Eastern Iowa Community College District, a public institution in Davenport, IA. Classified under CIP code 48.0501 in the precision machining field, this program trains students in the operation of manual and CNC machine tools, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and the production of machined parts to specification.

Eastern Iowa Community College District offers several related technical programs alongside this machining certificate, including Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training at both credential levels. Students pursuing careers in manufacturing and precision machining will find this program aligned with ongoing demand for skilled machinists in the Iowa and broader Midwest workforce.