Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College · Santa Rosa, CA
- Cost
- $2,565
- Length
- 32 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- 100%
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
- 223
- Finished the program
- 5%Based on 173 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- 100%Typical California program: 69% of 1,690 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Earnings in one quarter after
- Not reported
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.
Shrinking -11.5%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Related work California expects more of
The U.S. Department of Labor lists these as related to the job above, and California projects growth in them rather than decline. Related is not the same as interchangeable: the training, the licences and the pay can all differ, and this program does not train for these. It is a place to start asking, not a recommendation.
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$83,963 · +10% · 15 programs here
Where California publishes a separate figure for Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma 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 Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma 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 Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma County) | $53,059 | $79,198 | $135,054 |
| Across California | $49,234 | $76,504 | $110,745 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma 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 Rosa-Petaluma MSA: $73,161
- Projected openings
- 28,510Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA: 300
- 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.
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Machine Operator · Machine Set Up Operator · CNC Operator (Computer Numerical Control Operator) · CNC Machinist (Computer Numerical Control Machinist)
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Set up and operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished workpiece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Stop machines to remove finished workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration, and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
What this pays in Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma 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 Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma County) | $45,106 | $61,297 | $79,575 |
| Across California | $40,575 | $57,799 | $78,593 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA (Sonoma 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
- $57,799per yearSanta Rosa-Petaluma MSA: $55,957
- Projected openings
- 16,320Santa Rosa-Petaluma MSA: 90
- Projected change
- -11.5%
- 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 — 41% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 10% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 10%
- High school diploma
- 41%
- Started college, no degree
- 26%
- Two-year degree
- 12%
- Four-year degree
- 9%
- Master's degree
- 0.9%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0.7%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Certificate of Achievement offers both theoretical and hands-on training related to lathes, vertical mills, drill press, hand tools, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines, and Computer-aided Machining (CAM). A student enrolling in the program should have the desire and ability to work with their hands, possess a high degree of mechanical aptitude and enjoy working in a shop environment.Technological advances and continued expansion of the advanced manufacturing industry have increased the demands for well trained entry level technicians locally, state-wide and nationally. Individuals with certificate level knowledge of CNC machines and CAM are especially in demand. . For students interested in an Associate Degree, an Advanced Manufacturing major is available.Individuals who complete the Advanced Manufacturing certificate program should be able to find employment as an entry-level machinist, CNC technician, or machine operator. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas, including machine shops, manufacturing industries, industrial machinery and equipment, measuring and controlling devices, and beverage product manufacturers.
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
Sonoma County Job LinkComprehensive center
Phone: 707-565-5550
2227 Capricorn WaySuite 100Santa Rosa, CA 95407about 1.9 miles away
Hours: Friday 8am--4:45pm Computer Lab hours 8:30am -4:00pm
Has a veterans' representative
North Bay Workforce ServicesAffiliate site
Phone: 707-576-2850
606 Healdsburg AvenueEmployment Development DepartmentSanta Rosa, CA 95401about 3.4 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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
How this gets paid for, and what to ask →
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The rules cited here, and the state and federal sites linked to, are published in English.
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