Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at Lower Columbia College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Longview, WA. The program is in the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0501) and provides foundational training in the setup and operation of machine tools, precision measurement, and basic machining processes used in manufacturing and industrial production.

Lower Columbia College also offers a longer two-to-four-year Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate for students seeking more extensive training, along with related programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. The one-to-two-year certificate provides a pathway for students looking to enter the machining field in a shorter timeframe.