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Career Area: Manufacturing
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-420-1
Approximately 2 Years to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
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: $4585.5
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

Machine Tool Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Machinist/CAD/CAM Programmer
CNC Operator
Tool Maker
CNC Programmer
Designer/Mechanical

Starting Median Salary

$49916

Machine Tool Technician Programs

The Machine Tool Technician program provides training for employment in tool and die making; mold making; Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) programming; and precision repair machinists. Students use Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) technology, along with state-of-the-art machining centers, in this hands-on program. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete a machined part, injection mold, or stamping die and will learn to work from blueprint specifications and shop drawings.

Machine Tool Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
CVTC Machine Tool Technics at CVTC
Madison College Machine Tooling Technics at Madison College
Northcentral Machine Tool Technics at Northcentral
Northwood Tech Machine Tooling Technics at Northwood Tech

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas, certificates and related education for apprenticeships. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. With more than 293,900 people enrolling in a technical college each year, it is the largest higher education system in the state.

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