Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Perkinston, MS. The program provides training in machining operations, precision measurement, CNC programming, and tool use within the precision production technologies field.

Classified under CIP code 48.0501 in the machine tool technology area, this credential prepares students for machinist roles in manufacturing environments. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College also offers related programs including Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Cosmetology, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology. Students can expect shop-based instruction covering manual and computer-controlled machining equipment and techniques.