Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at Chippewa Valley Technical College is a one- to two-year credential at this public institution in Eau Claire, WI. The program belongs to the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0501) and provides training in precision machining, lathe and mill operation, CNC programming, blueprint reading, metrology, and the tolerances and standards used in manufacturing environments.

Chippewa Valley Technical College complements this program with offerings in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting and CAD/CADD, and Building Construction Technology. Graduates of the Machine Tool Technology program are prepared for entry-level machinist positions in manufacturing, tooling, and precision parts production industries throughout the region.