Machine Shop Technology
Overview
Programs in machine shop technology prepare people to use machines that make and modify metal parts.Machine shop technology programs include topics such as:
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance and repair
- Steel fabrication
- Part assembly and testing
Schools
Many career and technical schools offer as well as most community colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs in machine shop technology. A certificate program usually takes a year of full-time study. An associate degree program usually takes two years of full-time study.
See schools that offer this program.
Related Educational Programs
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
- Industrial Mechanics
- Manufacturing Technology
- Metallurgical Technology
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology
- Quality Control Technology
- Sheet Metal Technology
- Technical and Business Writing
- Tool and Die Technology
- Welding Technology
Related Careers
Careers Directly Related to this Program of Study
- Machinists
- Metal and Plastic Processing Workers
- Numerical Control Machine Operators
- Numerical Control Tool Programmers
- Tool Grinders
Other Careers Related to this Program of Study
- Airplane Assemblers
- Auto Body Repairers
- Blue-Collar Worker Supervisors
- Manufacturing Production Technicians
- Millwrights
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Production Helpers
- Quality Control Inspectors
- Safety Engineers
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Small Engine Mechanics
- Structural Metal Workers
- Tool and Die Makers
- Welders and Solderers
- Welding and Soldering Machine Operators
Program Admission
You can prepare for this program of study by getting your high school diploma or GED.
Some programs require you to be an ironworking apprentice before you are admitted.
Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:
- Blueprint Reading
- CAD Design and Software
- Computer Technology
- Drafting, Technical and Mechanical
- Physics
- Technical Writing
- Trigonometry
Typical Course Work
Program Courses
This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:
- Advanced Machine Shop
- Blueprint Reading
- CNC Programming
- Computer-Aided Manufacturing
- Drafting
- Electricity and Electronics
- Fundamentals of Machine Shop
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Industrial Safety
- Machine Tools
- Machining Techniques
- Manufacturing Processes
- Mechanical Drives and Equipment
- Metallurgy and Materials
- Pattern Making
- Precision Measuring
- Quality Control
- Technical Math
- Welding
Things to Know
Many machine shop technology programs are offered part time, with day and evening classes.
Students may be required to buy their own tools.
Usually you need to apprentice with an experienced machine shop professional for a number of years before you can work independently.
Schools
East Side Area
Big Bend Community College
- Maintenance Mechanics
Wenatchee Valley College
- Industrial Technology--Machining
King-Snohomish Area
Everett Community College
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology--Precision Machining
Green River College
- Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing--Principles of Precision Machining 1 & 2
- Machining & Manufacturing Technology
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
- Machining Technology
- Machining Technology--Introduction to Manual and CNC Machining (I-Best)
Orion Industries
- Manufacturing Assessment & Training Program
Renton Technical College
- Machining Technologies
Shoreline Community College
- Basic Manufacturing
- Manufacturing--Machine Maintenance
- Manufacturing--Principles of Precision Machining
- Manufacturing/Machinist Technology
Kitsap Area
Olympic College
- Manufacturing Technology
- Manufacturing Technology--Principles of Precision Machining
Spokane Area
Spokane Community College
- Aerospace Apprenticeship
- Industrial & Manufacturing Technology
- Machinist/CNC Technology
Statewide and Distance Learning
Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Machinist (Aircraft-Oriented)
- Precision Metal Fabricator
- Tool and Die Maker
Tacoma Area
Bates Technical College
- Machinist
- Manual Machining
Clover Park Technical College
- Machinist Apprentice
- Machinist Helper
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Manufacturing Technologies--CNC Programmer/CATIA
Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
- Advanced Manufacturing & Warehouse
Tri-Cities Area
Columbia Basin College
- Manufacturing Technology--Basic Machining
- Manufacturing Technology--Manual Precision Machining
- Manufacturing Technology--Precision Machining Technology
- Manufacturing Technology--Solid Modeling for Manufacturing
Vancouver Area
Clark College
- Machining Technician
- Machining Technologies
- Manual Machining
West Side Area
Bellingham Technical College
- Machining
- Machining--Principles of Machining and CNC Operation
- Machining--Quality Assurance
Centralia College
- Mechatronics
Lower Columbia College
- Machine Trades
- Machine Trades--Machinist
- Manufacturing--Fundamentals of Manufacturing
- Multicraft Trades
Peninsula College
- Advanced Manufacturing
Skagit Valley College
- Automotive Technology--Engine Machinist I
South Puget Sound Community College
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing--Computer Numerical Control Technician
Yakima Area
Perry Technical Institute
- Precision Machining & Manufacturing
Yakima Valley College
- Aerospace Machining Technology
- Aerospace Machining Technology--Machining Technology