Machine Tooling Technics | WTCS

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Career Area: Manufacturing
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 32-420-5
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.
Man standing in front of a machine tool obsering the machining of a part

Machine Tooling Technics Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

  • Tool and Die Mold Maker
  • CNC Machinist
  • Machinist Apprentice
  • Machine Operator
  • Setup Person
  • Programmer
  • Maintenance Machinist

Machine Tooling Technics Programs

The Machine Tooling Technics program emphasizes mold and toolmaking for the plastic injection molding industry including using computerized machining equipment. You will use basic machining skills along with math and print reading. You will gain skills in precision measurement, metallurgical processes, in-depth programming, operation of CNC milling machines and lathes, theory courses in toolmaking and CAD/CAM operation. 

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