Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at Ivy Tech Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Indianapolis, Indiana. The program is part of the precision machining and metalworking field (CIP 48.0501) and trains students to operate and program machine tools such as lathes, mills, and CNC equipment used in manufacturing and industrial production.

Ivy Tech Community College offers several related technical programs, including Machine Shop Technology/Assistant, Ironworking/Ironworker, Cloud Computing, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Students in the machinist program can expect hands-on training in blueprint reading, precision measurement, manual and CNC machining operations, and shop safety, preparing them for entry-level positions in manufacturing, tooling, and precision fabrication industries.