Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

The Machine Shop Technology/Assistant certificate program at University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in Mena, AR. The program falls within the precision machining technology field (CIP 48.0503) and provides students with training in the operation of machine tools, precision measurement, and machining processes used in manufacturing and industrial settings.

Students can expect hands-on instruction in lathe operation, milling, drilling, and related machining techniques. The university also offers a Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician certificate and a Welding Technology/Welder certificate in related technical fields, as well as health programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, and Cosmetology—giving students in Mena, AR a range of vocational options.