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Machine Tooling Technics
Program Number: 324205
Your Degree:
Technical Diploma
Area of Study:
Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
66 Credits | Finish diploma in 2 years
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$12,041.12

$9,467.70 Tuition
$2,573.42 Materials/Supplemental Costs
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  • Program Overview

    As a Machine Tooling Technics student, you will:

    • Gain skill sets that prepare you for careers in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) operation, and CNC programming.
    • Acquire skills in tool and die making, quality control, precision and repair machining, and other high technical fields.
    • Learn Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
    • Use state-of-the-art machining centers, turning centers and Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM). 
    • Gain knowledge and skills necessary to design, build and inspect machined parts, injection mold and stamping die.
    • Get hands-on training on high-tech work equipment.
    • Learn skills in problem solving, team work, math, communication, and computers.  
    • Become a skilled craftsman.

    Program Details

    Students in the Machine Tooling Technics program can attend full or part time.

    Evening classes starting Fall of 2022 for part-time students. For more information, contact Jake Statz by email JStatz@madisoncollege.edu or by phone 608.246.6881.

    Machine Tooling Technics program classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.

    Careers

    Earning your two-year technical diploma in Machine Tooling Technics program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work in:  

    • Tool and Die Apprentice
    • Mold Making Apprentice
    • Millwright Apprentice
    • Precision Machinist
    • CNC Machinist
    • CNC Programmer
    • Machine Repair Specialist

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:

    • Journey-level Tool and Die Maker
    • Journey-level Mold Maker
    • Journey-level Millwright
    • Shop Owner
    • Shop Manager
    • Industrial Engineer
    • Manufacturing Engineer
    • Industrial Sales Engineer
    • Die and/or Mold Designer
    • Educator

    Get training for high demand jobs, attractive pay and advancement opportunities.

    • Entry level metalworkers can average $30,000-$45,000 with a two-year diploma.
    • Precision machining can lead to an engineering or business degree.
    • Experienced precision metalworkers earn from $40,000 to $75,000 annually.
    • Advancement Opportunities to Manager, Teacher, Shop Owner.
    • Ford Motor Co., Cadillac Motor Co., Brown & Sharpe, and Fairbanks Morse were all started by machinists. 
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    Madison College machine tool graduate
    "We have a lot of fun. The instructors are fantastic. We get to make cool stuff. We're making art with machines."
    Jeremy B.
    Madison College graduate

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    Hear from our students and instructors.

  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2023-2024 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-606-200
    2 credits
    32-420-322
    4 credits
    32-420-323
    5 credits
    32-420-346
    2 credits
    32-420-351
    2 credits
    32-420-711
    2 credits
    Second Semester
    32-420-324
    4 credits
    32-420-325
    5 credits
    32-420-337
    2 credits
    32-420-390
    2 credits
    Third Semester
    32-420-326
    4 credits
    32-420-327
    5 credits
    32-420-336
    2 credits
    32-420-394
    2 credits
    Fourth Semester
    32-420-328
    4 credits
    32-420-329
    5 credits
    32-420-395
    2 credits
    32-420-491
    2 credits

    Get hands-on learning from day one on high-tech equipment.

    Watch the video to learn more.

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  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2023

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is August 31, 2023

    Spring 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is January 15, 2024

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion
    Students must submit official transcripts for one of the following:

    • High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.

    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.

    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College. 

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Career Outcomes

    MATC Machine Tooling Technics program graduates are prepared to:  

    • Apply basic safety practices in the machine shop
    • Interpret industrial/engineering drawings
    • Apply precision measuring methods to part inspection
    • Perform basic machine tool equipment set-up and operation
    • Perform programming, set-up and operation of CNC Machine Tools
    • Perform tool, die and/or mold operations
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      201920202021
      Number of Program Graduates81513
      Number of Surveys Sent81513
      Number of Surveys Returned5117
      Percent of Surveys Returned62.50%73.30%53.80%
      Available for Employment597
      Percent Available for Employment100.00%81.80%100.00%
      Not in Labor Market020
      Percent Not in Labor Market0.00%18.20%0.00%
      Available for Employment

      201920202021
      Graduates Employed487
      Percent of Graduates Employed80.00%88.90%100.00%
      Employed in Related Occupation387
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation75.00%100.00%100.00%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation100
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation25.00%0.00%0.00%
      Employed - No Response000
      Percent Employed - No Response0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Seeking Employment110
      Percent Seeking Employment20.00%11.10%0.00%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      201920202021
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.22.93.3
      Number of Satisfaction Responses5117
      Very Satisfied (4)112
      Percent Very Satisfied20.00%9.10%28.60%
      Satisfied (3)485
      Percent Satisfied80.00%72.70%71.40%
      Unsatisfied (2)020
      Percent Unsatisfied0.00%18.20%0.00%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)000
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      201920202021
      Number of Primary Reason Responses5117
      Preparation for Getting a Job345
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job60.00%36.40%71.40%
      Career Change020
      Percent Career Change0.00%18.20%0.00%
      Improvement of Existing Skills242
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills40.00%36.40%28.60%
      Preparation for Further Education000
      Percent Preparation for Further Education0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Personal Interest010
      Percent Personal Interest0.00%9.10%0.00%
      Other000
      Percent Other0.00%0.00%0.00%
      When Employment was Obtained

      201920202021
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses487
      Before Enrollment142
      Percent Before Enrollment25.00%50.00%28.60%
      While Attending the College022
      Percent While Attending the College0.00%25.00%28.60%
      After Training at the College323
      Percent After Training at the College75.00%25.00%42.90%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      201920202021
      Number of Employment Location Responses487
      In College District256
      Percent In College District50.00%62.50%85.70%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District221
      Percent of In Wisconsin50.00%25.00%14.30%
      Outside of Wisconsin000
      Percent Outside Wisconsin0.00%0.00%0.00%
      Employer Location Unknown010
      Percent Location Unknown0.00%12.50%0.00%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend201920202021
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count365
      Average Monthly Wage$2,979$3,238$4,174
      Average Hourly Wage$17.32$18.82$24.27
      Average Work Hours per Week43.345.443.6
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count1
      Average Hourly Wage$18.50
      Average Work Hours per Week30
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2021
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      Madison Kipp CorporationTool & Die Apprentice
      MPI Products LLCCNC TechnicianDeerfield
      Portage Casting & Mold IncMold MakerPortage
      Production Machine & EnterpriseCNC Lathe Set- Up
      R & D Engineering MachingCNC ProgrammerDeForest
      SubZero WolfTool & Die RepairFitchburg

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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