Machine Tool Technician

32-420-1 Technical Diploma (two-year)
Campus: Superior

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Machining. Programming. Operation.

The two-year Machine Tool Technician program will prepare you to operate and set up machine tools for the machining industry. You will learn general machining skills based on the skills based on the skills and knowledge identified by the Metalworking Industry Skill Standards Board. The student will learn production planning and quality control and how to use metallurgical equipment, perform precision measuring, use an engineer's handbook, and interpret prints. Computer-aided machining and programming techniques are emphasized.

Admission Requirements

Students in this program must:

Complete application form and submit with fee (fee waiver may apply if previously submitted)
Complete Accuplacer entrance assessment to determine placement (waiver may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary degree completion)
Complete admissions interview with a WITC counselor (above requirements should be completed prior to interview)

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:

Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
Perform basic machine tool equipment set up and operation
Perform programming, set up, and operation of CNC machine tools
Perform advanced CNC machining operations

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 Technician program

For information regarding additional supplies, contact the Admissions Advisor.

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