Machinist Training

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Machinist Training Program Overview

For over 50 years, NTMA has trained thousands of students on the basics of high-tech machining. Located in Santa Fe Springs, 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.

Classes are four days a week. 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 – Thursday, offered either in the morning (7:30am – 12:30pm), the afternoon (1:00pm-6:00pm), OR in the evening (6:00pm-11:00pm).

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Why NTMA Training Center

Hands-on
Training

You will be a Certified Entry-Level Machinist at the completion of the program.

State-of-the-Art
Campus

Small classrooms of 15 students or fewer.

Everything You Need to
Succeed

Shop tools, books, learning supplies, tool boxes and shop attire all provided to students.

Begin a Lifetime
Career

Hundreds of employment opportunities in LA, Orange and surrounding counties.

Program 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.

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Machining Classes & Module Breakdown

This program is broken up into five main modules – each 7 weeks long.

In-depth descriptions of each module can be found on pages 32-35 of our course catalog

  • Module I: Introduction to Machine Technology I
  • Module II: Conventional Mills I & Lathe I
  • Module III: Conventional Mills II, Lathe II, & Surface Grinders
  • Module IV: CNC Mills & CNC Lathes
  • Module V: CNC Mills, CNC Lathes II, EDM & Robotics

Upon enrollment, all students receive interview/professional attire, a brand-new laptop, books, tools & supplies, and even a stainless steel briefcase to store your projects—all of which are included in tuition.