Machine Tool Technician (Two-Year)

32-420-1 Technical Diploma (two-year)
Offered at Rice Lake and Superior

Machining. Programming. Operation.

Based on skills identified by the Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board, WITC's two-year Machine Tool Technician technical diploma offers you production planning, quality control, computer-aided machining, and programming techniques. Learn how to use the latest metallurgical and precision-measuring equipment, and interpret engineering handbooks and prints.

Hands-on. Precision. Teamwork.

Successful graduates have certain characteristics and skills that help them succeed in the industry. As you prepare for your career, you should strive to reach a comfort level in the following courses or skills:

• Communications
• Mechanical Design
• General Metals/Welding
• Machine Shop
• Print Reading
• Principles of Technology
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry
• Keyboarding
• Economics
• Physics

Demand high for employees in manufacturing

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect you, as a Machine Tool Technician graduate, to be able to:

• Set up and operate machine tools such as a drill press, power saw, grinding machine, lathe, and a milling machine.
• Use appropriate prints and engineering resources.
• Demonstrate safe practices and techniques.
• Apply basic physical and mechanical properties of metals and other materials.
• Use hand-held tools.
• Use layout, precision measurement, and inspection equipment.
• Apply production control and statistical process control techniques.
• Apply general math, communications, and human relations skills.
• Utilize computer technology to solve machining problems.
• Program, set up, and operate computer-controlled machine tools.
• Work in teams.

Program Costs

The estimated total program cost for the two-year Machine Tool Technician program is approximately $10,500. View more information on program and costs.