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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 – with a focus on basic shop skills and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming
- CNC Precision Manufacturing – with a focus on computer-assisted programming, setup and operation
Program Delivery – Hybrid (Online & Hutchinson Campus)
- Program courses are online
- Lab’s hours (in person) are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Scholarships Available!
Scholarships for a toolbox with tools and tuition are available through a generous gift from the Gene Haas Foundation. To learn more contact Greg Ryder, Machine Tool Technology Instructor.
Degrees & Awards
CNC Precision Manufacturing AAS CNC Precision Manufacturing Diploma CNC Technician Diploma CNC Technician Certificate Machining Technician Diploma
Skills you will learn
- Safe manufacturing practices
- Set up and operation of manual lathes, mills and surface grinders
- Programming, set up and operation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining and turning centers
- Computer-aided Machining (CAM) software to generate programs for CNC shop machines
- Operation of modern precision measuring and test equipment such as a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), 3D Scanner, and Cobot.
- Critical thinking for problem-solving
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