Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

The Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificate program at Lenoir Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Kinston, NC. Classified under CIP code 48.0503 in the machining technology field, the program trains students in the operation of manual and computer-controlled machine tools, precision measurement, blueprint reading, and basic machining processes used in manufacturing environments.

Machine shop technicians work in production facilities, tool and die shops, and industrial maintenance settings. Lenoir Community College also offers related programs including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Gunsmithing/Gunsmith. Students interested in firearms and precision metalworking may also find the Gunsmithing program at the same Kinston campus relevant.