Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at Pasadena City College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Pasadena, CA. Classified under the precision machining technology field (CIP 48.0501), the program trains students to set up and operate machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders used in manufacturing and fabrication environments.

Pasadena City College also offers related technical certificate programs including Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Computer Support Specialist. Students in the Machine Tool Technology program can expect hands-on training in precision measurement, blueprint reading, CNC operations, and machining processes used across industrial and manufacturing industries.