Machine Tool Technology

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Machinists are highly skilled operators of machine tools that fabricate parts from a wide variety of materials. Working from blueprints, sketches, or their own designs, these technicians produce precision parts with extremely close tolerances. Machine Tool graduates can find employment with small machine shop operators as well as large manufacturing firms throughout the country.

The Machine Tool Technology program provides training for entry-level jobs as a CNC Machinist, CNC Programmer, Manual Machinist, or Quality Control and Inspection Specialist. Students will learn to machine parts, operate lathes, mills, drill presses, surface grinders and CNC controllers. They will also learn related skills in math, use of precision measuring tools, blueprint reading and mechanical inspection methods.

Estimated Cost
Adult College Admission Fee $40.00
Adult Tuition and Fees $3,356.00
High School Fees $35.00
Books and Supplies Varies
Certificate Processing Fee $40.00
Financial Aid Availability
Pell Grants Apply
Scholarships Eligible
Veterans Eligible
Program Details
Admissions and Job Requirements Details
Program Start Date Enroll every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Classroom Availability Daytime: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 7:40 am - 2:30 pm
Extended: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs: 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mandatory Orientation 9:10 am (morning students) OR 4:30 pm (evening students)
1st & 3rd Monday of each month (Tuesday if Monday holiday)
Program Length 1470 hours (13 months) *
Location DATC Main Campus
Course Requirements Details
Course Descriptions Details
Credentials
Certificates DATC Certificate of Program Completion
Jobs
Utah Job Outlook 1,430 - 1,210
Utah Wage $9.81 - $22.36
Job Title & SOC 51-4011.00 - Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators,
Metal and Plastic
Academic Partnerships
High School Details
College/University Details
* Based on full-time enrollment

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Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
Complete the DATC Admissions process:
  • Complete the DATC Admissions Application
  • Pay the $40.00 fee online or to the cashier in Student Services
  • Take the Admissions Assessment in the DATC Testing Center in Student Services
  • Attend a DATC mandatory orientation (held 9:10 am OR 4:30 pm 1st & 3rd Monday of each month or Tuesday in event of Monday holiday)
Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services
Start class
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