Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist program at Piedmont Technical College is a two-to-four-year certificate program at this public institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. The program covers precision machining, CNC operation, blueprint reading, and quality control, preparing students for roles in manufacturing and industrial production environments.

Classified under CIP code 48.0501 in the precision metal working field, this program is part of a broad technical curriculum at Piedmont Technical College. Related programs at the school include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. Students can expect training in both manual and computer-controlled machining processes.