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A.A.S., Major in Machine Tool Technology Print E-mail

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Because of the rapid advances made in industrial technology over the past decade, few career fields have grown as much as metalworking. Students in this program get a full introduction to the field and practical experience in machining operations used in practically every manufacturing industry.

The graduate, highly skilled in the use of precision machines and instruments, is capable of making intricate parts meeting precise specifications. With practical experience in bench work, floor work, assembly layout, selected milling machine operations, lathe, shaper, drill press, numerical control programming and machining, machine tool maintenance and inspection, the graduate is prepared to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the metalworking industry. This curriculum offers a certificate in Machine Tool Operator. Upon completion of 70 credit hours, a student will be awarded an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a major in Machine Tool Technology. A student may elect to receive a Diploma in Applied Science with a major in Machine Tool after completion of 45 credit hours.

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Advisement Information

  • It is important that students contact Bob Koster or Johnny Merck some time during the enrollment process.

  • Ensure that first-term students take at least one MTT course even if developmental courses are needed. Ask department head or full-time instructor for the best match. First semester students that are enrolled in developmental study courses could sign up for the following MTT courses:

    MTT 143, MTT 101, MTT 121, MTT 122, MTT 175, MTT 162, MTT 105 or MTT 141
    If math skills are fairly strong, MTT 120 math be taken.

  • Courses are offered during day and evening; several are also offered on the Internet. Spring and summer enrollment is limited for curriculum courses - fall is best. Students entering the summer term should be enrolled in all classes listed for the first year summer students.

  • To schedule developmental math, substitute in place of MAT 170.

  • To schedule developmental English, substitute in place of PSY.

  • The Machine Tool student enrolling in the diploma or associate degree program should be prepared to purchase $300 woth of hand-tools necessary for project work. A good calculator with sine, cosine and tangent functions, along with fractional/decimal equivalent is recommended (TI-36X Solar by Texas Instruments). Safety glasses are required.

  • Students may earn a Machine Tool Operator Certificate by completing the following courses successfully (26 cr. hrs.): MTT 121, 122, 143, 253, 120, 123, 124 and a 4-hour elective.

  • Students who are currently working in a machine shop or related field may be able to enroll in Co-operative Work Experience courses. These courses may be used as a substitution class to be determined by the Machine Tool Department Head.

  • Note to enrollment advisor: please send MTT academic advisor electronic notification of student's enrollment. Best if you call immediately for student to be introduced to advisor/instructors.