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Career Area: Manufacturing
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-420-1
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.

Machine Tool Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Machinist
CNC Operator
Trainer
Machine Operator
Machine Cell Operator

Average Median Wage

$45627

Machine Tool Technician Programs

This program will give students the technical knowledge needed for an entry-level job in the machine tool industry as a machine operator, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operator, apprentice in a maintenance shop, machine shop, or tool and die shop. Students will plan the sequence of operations needed to successfully complete the process of material removal, read and interpret blueprints, and use hand tools and precision measuring tools. Students will work on both manual and computer-controlled machines.

Machine Tool Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Fox Valley Machine Tool Technician at Fox Valley
Mid-State Precision Machining Technician at Mid-State
Northwood Tech Machine Tool Technician at Northwood Tech

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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