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Many jobs for MACHINISTS, but no one to fill them!
Train for a job that is in high demand.
Job Posting? Internship Opportunity?
Please use the link below:
Career Ed Job Postings
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Machine Tool Technology
Do you enjoy working precisely and accurately with machines? Career opportunities in tooling and machining are plentiful and profitable, and they don’t require a four-year degree.
NVC’s Machine Tool Technology Program can give you the training needed to set up and operate conventional machine tools and modern machining and turning centers. The program provides experience in using computers to program modern computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines.
The program can prepare you for a variety of machine tool careers:
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CNC operator, using CNC machinery to produce metal or plastic parts
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CNC programmer, setting up and programming CNC machines
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Apprentice, serving four years to become a journeyman
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Journeyman machinist, reading and interpreting blueprints and specification and operating all machine tools to construct and repair metal parts
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Tool and die maker, using the highest degree of skill in the machinist’s art
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Automotive machinist
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Moldmaker for the plastics industry
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Winery maintenance mechanic
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Pre-engineering
Your coursework will include classes in setting up and operating basic machine tools, such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, surface grinders, and CNC machines. Preparation also covers precision measuring skills, blueprint reading, cutting tool design, machine tool operation, and fundamentals of welding, drafting, shop math, photography, and physics.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Experts predict the current shortage of qualified machining workers will continue, with many firms employing students while they train. Job vacancies in Northern California are plentiful. Over the past several years, the program coordinator has seen placement of all program graduates seeking work.
Program Overview,
Certificates and
Degrees
(Program Learning Outcomes, Degree Requirements and Suggested Course Sequences)
Please use the link below:
To apply for a certificate, download the appropriate form below, fill it out completely, and submit it to the program coordinator. Please contact the coordinator for information on program requirements.
TRANSFER
NVC’s program provides a good foundation for transfer to a four-year college. Consult the transfer information chapter in the college catalog and get help with specific requirements from a counselor.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Stanley Hitchcock
Stanley.Hitchcock@napavalley.edu
707-256-7132
3100 Bldg, 3105B.
Peter Moale, Machine Tool Technician
Gainful Employment Program Disclosures
Napa Valley College Career Education Programs are open and available to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Admission requirements for Napa Valley College Career Education programs are described in the current Napa Valley College catalog.
For incidents involving any employee of the college please report to:
Charo Albarrán, Executive Director, Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator Calbarran@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7100.
For incidents involving only students please report to:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360
The Interim Section 504 compliance officer is:
Oscar De Haro, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Student Affairs, Deputy Title IX Coordinator
ODeHaro@napavalley.edu | 707-256-7360