Precision Crafted Careers
Shape, cut and create the parts that build tomorrow.
As American manufacturing grows and advanced technologies require exact specifications, companies need skilled machinists who can transform raw materials into precision components. With Owens’ comprehensive Machining Certificate, you’ll master the equipment and techniques that create everything from smartphone parts to spacecraft components.
Professional traits that will make you stand out in machine trades:
- Precision Focus: You’ll be meticulous about every part you create.
- Mechanical Aptitude: You’ll demonstrate skill with tools, machines and modern CNC technology.
- Problem-Solving: You’ll analyze, adjust and troubleshoot to ensure high-quality results.
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Certificate
Department
Department of Skilled Trades
Required Credit Hours
30
What to Expect
1
Year completion in a modern lab setting
14:1
Student-instructor ratio for personalized mentorship and support
From Blueprint to Precision Part
Learn to bring designs to life with applied industrial math and blueprint reading. You’ll dive into manual machining techniques and advance to CNC mill and lathe operations—the backbone of today’s advanced manufacturing.
Gain a competitive edge with courses in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, machinery handbook use and learn the science behind materials through courses in ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
Specialize and expand your opportunities with electives such as advanced CNC applications, CAD/CAM programming, industrial robotics, die design, welding processes and GTAW welding.
State-of-the-Art Training
The Dana Center for Advanced Manufacturing is a sprawling 59,000-square-foot facility with natural lighting and glass walls—perfect for technical and immersive training.
Career Outcomes
This certificate is more than a piece of paper—it’s a blueprint for your future. The skills you’ll gain are in high demand across machine trades, opening doors to careers as a machinist, pattern maker, tool maker or CNC operator. Get ready to step confidently onto any machine shop or factory floor.
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In Their Words
“My teachers are awesome,” said Ammons, a 2006 Anthony Wayne High School and Penta Career Center graduate who now lives in Holland. “They’ve been in the job fields. Everything I learn applies to what you need to know for your job.”
Ruth Ammons, STEM grad, ’20
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.