Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

The Machine Tool Technology/Machinist certificate program at Western Dakota Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered at this public institution in Rapid City, South Dakota. The program provides training in precision machining using manual and computer-controlled machine tools, covering lathe and milling machine operation, blueprint reading, metrology, and CNC programming fundamentals.

Classified under CIP code 48.0501 in the precision machining technology field, this program prepares students for employment in manufacturing and machine shops. Western Dakota Technical College offers a variety of related technical programs, including credentials in industrial mechanics and maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, environmental engineering technology, and computer systems networking. The school serves students across multiple skilled trades and technical career paths in the Rapid City, South Dakota region.