Who Can Apply
Who Can Apply
At Machinist Career College, we believe opportunity should never be out of reach. That’s why our High-Tech Machinist Training Program is open to anyone ready to take the first step toward a skilled career—no prior machining experience required.
Whether you have a high school diploma or are still working toward it, you can train with us.
Our program is designed for beginners to intermediate-level learners and includes both technical training and personalized student support. For those who have not yet earned a high school diploma or GED, we offer a dual-pathway enrollment option that allows students to work toward their diploma while completing their machinist training.
We are committed to meeting you where you are and helping you build a future you can be proud of.
Basic Admissions Requirements:
✅ Be at least 18 years of age (or 17 with parental/guardian approval)
✅ Complete an interview with an Admissions Representative
✅ Participate in a campus tour
✅ Attend an orientation session
Dual-pathway options and Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) enrollment are available for eligible students without a high school diploma or GED.
Machinist Apprenticeship Program Overview
Located in Ontario, California, our campus houses some of the most current innovations available in today’s industry. Read on for further information pertaining to program length and start date, course modules, financial aid opportunities, and more.
Apprenticeship Scope & Objectives
Our high-tech machinist classes are designed to provide students with basic knowledge of machining techniques and processes. At the end of the program, students will be certified to set up and operate conventional machining equipment such as grinders, mills, lathes, drill presses, saws and the process to run, operate and program CNC machines.
Students will also receive training on topics integral to a career in machining, including safety, quality control, inspection procedures, shop theory, precision measuring instruments, mathematics, and blueprint reading. Instruction time will be divided between classroom, computer lab, and shop, providing a unique blend of practical theory and hands-on experience to adequately prepare students to succeed in the modern global market.
Program Length
Classes are four days a week (Fridays Off). This program is a 725-hour shop/classroom program with 180 clock hours of additional outside work. Total instructional time is 905-hours, 51.5 total credit hours.
Classes are Monday through Thursday, offered either in the morning (7:30am – 2:30pm) OR in the evening (3:30pm-10:00pm).
Learn from expert manufacturers
MCC employs qualified instructors with decades of combined experience across the machining, tooling, and manufacturing industries. With classes of no more than 15 students, our instructors are committed to providing the 1:1 support and resources to help students succeed beyond just the classroom or shop.
Receive job placement assistance
From the moment you enroll at our school to your first day on the job, MCC will be there to support you every step of the way. With career services that include resume writing workshops, mock interviewing, student project exhibits, and on-campus job fairs, you are not only guaranteed to find a job after graduation, but find the job that’s right for you.
Join our alumni network of successful machinists
When you graduate, you join a global alumni network of more 80,000 certified machinists who have gone on to have successful careers in manufacturing. Whether you’re hoping to secure a position at a large corporation, or you have dreams of opening your own shop, our talented graduates have done it all.
Take Your First Step Towards Becoming a Certified Machinist Today
Receive the training our network of employers are looking for. With the highest graduation rating in the industry, MCC is your ticket to a brighter future. Fill out our quick online form, and we will reach out to you shortly to answer your questions and schedule an interview.
We also host events throughout the year when you’ll have the opportunity to visit our classrooms, walk our shop floor, and hear from current students and staff about their experience.
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The lessons you learn and the knowledge you gain at MCC helps assure you a place in the forefront of the high-tech manufacturing industry
