Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Sussex County Community College, a public institution in Newton, NJ, offers a one- to two-year certificate in Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. This program is classified under CIP code 48.0501 in the precision production field and trains students in the operation of manual and computer-controlled machine tools used in manufacturing and fabrication.

The machinist certificate is part of a varied technical program lineup at Sussex County Community College that also includes Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, and Occupational Therapist Assistant. Students can expect training in lathe and mill operation, CNC programming, blueprint reading, measurement and inspection, and machining safety practices.