Machine Tool Technology Program | Ridgewater College

The Machine Tool Technology program is great for individuals interested in manufacturing specialty careers. Students will learn to work with machines that cut, shape and drill metal or plastic parts.

Students choose between two primary program options:

Machining Technician, where the focus is on basic shop skills as well as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming
CNC Precision Manufacturing, where the focus is on computer-assisted programming, setup and operation

* Tuition/fees and additional costs are approximate and based on 2025-26 school year.

21 credit certificate
67 credit degree
Specialized diplomas
Hybrid online and in-person on Hutch campus
Start in fall or spring

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Program Delivery

Hutchinson campus
Online courses
In-person lab open T-Th (8 am–4:30 pm)
Fall and spring start

Program Cost^*

Tuition/Fees

AAS: $14,079
Diploma: $6,738 – $13,476
Certificate: $4,438

Additional Cost

Tools: $1,200 (scholarships available for tools)
Books: $180-$474

Awards & Certificates

CNC Precision Manufacturing AAS CNC Precision Manufacturing Diploma CNC Technician Diploma CNC Technician Certificate Machining Technician Diploma

Careers & Jobs

Machinist
Machine Operator
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technician
Precision Manufacturing Technician

Faculty

Greg Ryder

Greg Ryder

Machine Tool Technology Instructor

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