The fast track to a precision tooling career starts at MCC
Monroe Community College has one of the best-equipped college machining programs in New York State. You’ll learn the principles and practices of precision metalworking from journeyman machinists with years of experience.
In just one year, you’ll graduate with a certificate and highly sought skills that prepare you for jobs like these:
- Computer-controlled machine tool operator
- Metal and plastic/optician
- Machinist—optical, aircraft, or automotive
- First-line supervisor of production and operating workers
- Machine builder
You’ll also have the opportunity to work part-time while you’re in the program—about 90 percent of our students hold jobs.
And you may even earn course credit based on prior learning. Learn how to test out of courses and earn credit with CLEP.
Local Manufacturers Need More Tooling and Machining Professionals
We designed the one-year precision tooling certificate program to prepare you for immediate employment in the precision machining industry. Many fields depend upon highly skilled machinists, including:
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Military
- Medical
After earning your certificate, you’ll be ready for a rewarding career at companies like these:
- DP Tool and Machine
- MWI, Inc.
- Brinkman Precision
- Optimax Systems
- Cooper Vision
- Rochester Precision Optics
- Gleason Corporation
You may also be interested in continuing with a two-year precision machining associate degree or the apprentice training & machine trades program.
To find out more about the precision tooling certificate from Monroe Community College, contact the admissions office at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@ngskmc-eis.net.