Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

The Machine Shop Technology/Assistant program at Milwaukee Area Technical College is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The program trains students in the operation of manual and computer-controlled machine tools, covering precision measurement, blueprint interpretation, lathe and mill operation, and machining safety.

This program falls within the machine tool technology field (CIP 48.0503). Milwaukee Area Technical College also offers certificate programs in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. Students can expect practical shop-based training that prepares them for entry-level machinist or machine operator roles in manufacturing environments.