Machine Tool Technology
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Applied Technology Division
PCC-AppliedTech@pima.eduIf you like working with your hands and seeing how things come together, Machine Tool Technology could be your perfect fit. Pima’s program gives you the skills to shape raw materials into precision parts found in nearly every product you see — from soda cans to airplane engines.
You’ll get a strong foundation in both manual and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, as well as inspection techniques and metallurgy. The program blends theory with hands-on training using the same machines found in real-world shops. You’ll complete manufacturing projects, learn to read technical drawings, and build skills in areas like math, drafting, quality assurance and computer-aided machining. Whether you’re heading straight into the workforce or planning to advance your training, you’ll graduate with the tools to make things that matter.
Completing our program prepares you for a career as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator, Machining Inspection & Quality Assurance Technician & more
Not sure which career path is right for you? Connect with a career counselor or check out Career Coach to explore your options and get inspired!Degrees & Certificates
At Pima, our programs are designed to help you build your skills as you go. Start with foundational certificates and advance to higher-level certificates and a two-year degree, all while gaining the hands-on experience needed for in-demand careers.
Looking For A Career With Staying Power?
Pima’s Machine Tool Technology program prepares you for in-demand jobs that keep America’s industries moving. About 35,400 openings for machinists and tool and die makers are projected each year through 2033 — driven by retirements and career shifts, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That means plenty of room to step in and step up.
