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Machine Tool Technology

Associate of Science



Program Details

This program prepares students for employment in the machinist and/or toolmaking trade. The courses cover setting up and operating basic machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and grinders. Computerized machine tool programming and operation is also included. Emphasis is placed on the manufacture of component machine parts, using the materials removal process for metals and plastics. The course of study also includes precision measuring skills, blueprint reading, cutting tool design, shop mathematics, and efficient and economical sequencing of machine tooling operations.

Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/machine-tool-technology/machine-tool-technology-as/
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  • Credit for Prior Learning

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Machine Tool Technology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.

Featured Careers

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All Careers in Machine Tool Technology (60)

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, & Systems AssemblersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Model Makers, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Patternmakers, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Sheet Metal WorkersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Structural Metal Fabricators & FittersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining61,870
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Tool & Die MakersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining56,150
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Tool & Die MakersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining49,240
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining48,630
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Tool Grinders, Filers, & SharpenersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining48,620
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Tool Grinders, Filers, & SharpenersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degreeDeclining48,310
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Metal-Refining Furnace Operators & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, & Still Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Welding, Soldering, & Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,450
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Extruding & Forming Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Synthetic & Glass FibersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Molding, Coremaking, & Casting Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining46,980
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Some collegeDeclining46,630
Cutting, Punching, & Press Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, & Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Tool Grinders, Filers, & SharpenersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining46,060
Cutting & Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Tool & Die MakersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,590
Grinding & Polishing Workers, HandHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
Lathe & Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
Milling & Planing Machine Setters, Operators, & Tenders, Metal & PlasticHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
Tool Grinders, Filers, & SharpenersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, & TendersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining45,190

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Perform basic measuring functions, calculating all required math, using precision measuring tools.
  2. Perform basic machining operations on lathes, mills, surface grinders and drill presses.
  3. Read engineering drawings to accomplish required operations on machine tools.
  4. Set-up, operate, program basic CNC lathes and mills and accomplish advanced lathe and mill processes, while working independently.
  5. Demonstrate good work and safety habits while using hand tools and power equipment.