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Precision. Power. Possibility.—Train for a Career as a Machinist

Every engine, every tool, every intricate part of modern machinery starts with one thing—a skilled machinist. These are the hands that shape raw metal into the gears, components, and precision parts that keep industries moving.

And right now, the world needs more of them.

From aerospace to automotive, machinists are in high demand to program CNC machines, operate lathes, and craft high-precision parts that fuel innovation. But machining isn’t just about cutting metal—it’s about mastering blueprints, understanding materials, and working with technology to create something that lasts.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of top machinist trade schools—places where you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn the latest machining techniques, and earn certifications that can take your career anywhere. Whether you want to work in high-tech manufacturing, custom fabrication, or even start your own shop, it all starts with the right training.

Ready to shape your future? Explore the best machinist trade schools below.

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Western Maricopa Education Center - Estimated Cost: NA

Location: Arizona
Address: 6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd, Glendale, Arizona 85307

               

Black River Technical College - Estimated Cost: $6,480

Location: Arkansas
Address: 1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455


School Details

Programs offered:

Welding, Tool & Die, Medical & Nursing, Firefighter, Agriculture, Automotive

               

Santa Rosa Junior College - Estimated Cost: $9,220.00

Location: California
                                               

Immokalee Technical College - Estimated Cost: $2,143.00

Location: Florida
                                                                                               

Anoka Technical College - Estimated Cost: $12,407.00

Location: Minnesota
       

Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center - Estimated Cost: $13,454.00

Location: Missouri
       

Mineral Area College - Estimated Cost: $9,775.00

Location: Missouri
               

NASCAR Technical Institute - Estimated Cost: $22,018.00

Location: North Carolina
Address: 220 Byers Creek Road, Mooresville, North Carolina 28117
Website: www.uti.edu/

       

Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County - Estimated Cost: NA

Location: Ohio
       

Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus - Estimated Cost: $10,969.00

Location: Ohio
       

Polaris Career Center - Estimated Cost: $12,070.00

Location: Ohio
       

Trumbull Career & Technical Center - Estimated Cost: $21,954.00

Location: Ohio
Address: 528 Educational Highway, Warren, Ohio 44483

       

EHOVE Career Center - Estimated Cost: NA

Location: Ohio
                       

Meridian Technology Center - Estimated Cost: $8,993.00

Location: Oklahoma
               

Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee - Estimated Cost: $8,432.00

Location: Oklahoma
                               

Southern Oklahoma Technology Center - Estimated Cost: $1,378.00

Location: Oklahoma
       

Red River Technology Center - Estimated Cost: NA

Location: Oklahoma
       

Northeast Technology Center - Estimated Cost: $6,867.00

Location: Oklahoma
               

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology - Estimated Cost: $6,966.00

Location: Pennsylvania
       

Williamson College of the Trades - Estimated Cost: $12,241.00

Location: Pennsylvania
Address: 106 South New Middletown Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063-5299
Website: williamson.edu/

       

New Castle School of Trades - Estimated Cost: $9,284.00

Location: Pennsylvania
       

Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School - Estimated Cost: $22,757.00

Location: Pennsylvania
               

York Technical College - Estimated Cost: $6,915.00

Location: South Carolina
       

Lake Area Technical College - Estimated Cost: $13,069.00

Location: South Dakota
       

Western Dakota Technical College - Estimated Cost: $13,934.00

Location: South Dakota
       

William R Moore College of Technology - Estimated Cost: $15,024.00

Location: Tennessee
Address: 1200 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee 38104-7240

       

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Location: Tennessee
Address: 127 Industrial Drive, Ripley, TN 38063
Website: tcatripley.edu


School Details

There are 24 locations for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology school across Tennessee. The programs they offer provide hands-on experience combined with a classroom experience to get students career ready.

       

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology - Estimated Cost: $26,596.00

Location: Texas
Address: 1911 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas 77055-1803
Website: samtech.edu/

Programs Offered

Machinist Trade Schools
       

M T Training Center - Estimated Cost: $7,615.00

Location: Texas
Address: 1801 S. Great Southwest Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

               

Lincoln Technical Institute - Estimated Cost: $31,847.00

Location: Various


School Details

Lincoln Technical Institute has campuses across the United States. Each location offers different programs, so be sure to check the location to make sure the program is available at the location you are interested in.

               

Perry Technical Institute - Estimated Cost: $18,800.00

Location: Washington
               

Lakeshore Technical College - Estimated Cost: $10,474.00

Location: Wisconsin
               

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Estimated Cost: $11,734.00

Location: Wisconsin
               

Western Technical College - Estimated Cost: $10,217.00

Location: Wisconsin
                       

Moraine Park Technical College - Estimated Cost: $9,373.00

Location: Wisconsin
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