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. Computer-aided machining and programming techniques are emphasized.

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

Find out what the Machine Tool Technician program
can help you do in the Career Impact article Not your father's manufacturing technology.

Demand high for employees in manufacturing

Program Outcomes

Employers will expect Machine Tool Technician graduates 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 skill
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. This program is eligible for financial aid. View more information on program and costs.

Additional Supplies required for the Machine Tool Program

Metrology Tool Costs for students attending WITC-Rice Lake.

Students attending WITC-Superior should contact the Admissions Advisor for more information.

Manufacturing Technologies