Machining and Manufacturing Technology (Associates in Science)
Allan Hancock College · Santa Maria, CA
- Cost
- $4,130
- Length
- 72 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 21
No outcomes reported for this program
About a third of California programs report nothing. That is a fact about the program's reporting, not evidence that it works or does not.
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Job ads may call this: Mechanic · Loom Fixer · Overhauler · Loom Technician
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $50,601 | $69,810 | $98,858 |
| Across California | $49,234 | $76,504 | $110,745 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $76,504per yearSanta Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: $65,530
- Projected openings
- 28,510Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 250
- Projected change
- +13.8%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- More than a year
New hires are trained on the job for more than a year after they start. The classroom part is the beginning of this work, not the whole of it.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: High school diploma — 40% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 9% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 9%
- High school diploma
- 40%
- Started college, no degree
- 26%
- Two-year degree
- 18%
- Four-year degree
- 6%
- Master's degree
- 1%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0.2%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Oiler · Lubricator · Maintainer · Overhauler
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
- Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $46,982 | $62,077 | $101,450 |
| Across California | $47,301 | $69,758 | $96,082 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $69,758per year
- Projected openings
- 3,750
- Projected change
- 0%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
California publishes no separate figure for this job in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA. The statewide figures above are the only ones there are.
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- More than a year
New hires are trained on the job for more than a year after they start. The classroom part is the beginning of this work, not the whole of it.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: High school diploma — 51% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 7% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 7%
- High school diploma
- 51%
- Started college, no degree
- 24%
- Two-year degree
- 13%
- Four-year degree
- 4%
- Master's degree
- 0.2%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0%
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Maintenance Man · Building Mechanic · Maintenance Worker · Maintenance Engineer
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
What this pays in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) | $39,362 | $54,272 | $81,388 |
| Across California | $39,907 | $58,612 | $85,049 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA (Santa Barbara County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $58,612per yearSanta Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: $51,821
- Projected openings
- 151,500Santa Maria-Santa Barbara MSA: 2,080
- Projected change
- +7.3%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- 1 to 12 months
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: High school diploma — 43% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 11% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 11%
- High school diploma
- 43%
- Started college, no degree
- 26%
- Two-year degree
- 12%
- Four-year degree
- 7%
- Master's degree
- 1%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0.3%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Machining and Manufacturing Technology is an occupational program designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level positions in a manufacturing environment. These positions may include manual machine operator, computer numerical control operator, computer aided drafting and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) designer, manufacturing generalist or programmer. Classes are designed for first-time college students, re-entry students, and current industry employees requiring skill enhancement or upgrade training. Learned skills may include the ability to operate conventional and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machinery, program CNC machinery, operate various CAD/CAM systems and interpret blueprints. A degree in Machining and Manufacturing Technology is structured to encourage transfer to a comparable program at a four-year college or university.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
America`s Job Center of California Workforce Resource CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 805-614-1550
1410 South BroadwaySuite ESanta Maria, CA 93454about 11.8 miles away
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Has a veterans' representative
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
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