Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Portland Community College, a public institution in Portland, OR, offers a Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate at the one-to-two-year certificate level. This program, classified under CIP code 48.0501, provides students with foundational training in operating manual and CNC machine tools to produce precision parts and components used across manufacturing industries.

Students learn to read technical drawings, set up machines, and perform quality inspections on finished parts. Portland Community College also offers a longer two-to-four-year Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate for students seeking more advanced training. Related programs include Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.