Machine Tool Technology
Explore Machine Tool
Train for careers in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, and machine tool operations through Mid's hands-on Machine Tool Technology pathway. Learn on industry-standard equipment, build in-demand skills, and prepare for opportunities with employers across Central Michigan.
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$64kMedian Salary for Computer Numerically-Controlled Tool Programmers
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8%Projected Employment Growth
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250Annual Job Openings
Mid Moves You
Your journey begins at Mid Michigan College with personalized guidance and support to explore your options and navigate your college experience. Tuition-free options make it easier than ever to get started. Whether you’re taking a small step or a bold leap... Mid Moves You.
Mid’s Machine Tool Technology Pathways emphasize in-demand skills like metallurgy and MasterCam alongside topics like programmable logic and blueprint reading.
Our flexible pathways let you choose what’s right for you.
- Currently working in manufacturing? Your experience can earn you college credit. No formal portfolio or interview required—share your story and see what credits you’ve earned.
- Recently graduated from high school and not sure what career is the best fit? Explore manufacturing-related careers during your first semester at Mid, and then choose the specialty that matches your interests.
- Open labs available days and evenings, 8-week courses, and in-demand certifications let you chart your own path. Laddered options build on one another, allowing you to work at your own pace and earn proof of your skills as you work toward an associate degree, training credential, or certificate.
- Mid's courses allow for one-on-one instruction with experienced faculty, and our connections with area employers ensure you get your career off to a great start.
- CNC Programming
- Precision Machining
- Blueprint Reading
- Metrology
- Manufacturing Safety
- Materials & Metallurgy
More than 600,000 Michiganders work in manufacturing. Our pathways prepare you to join their ranks and begin a fulfilling career.
Facts from the National Association of Manufacturers
- Manufacturers contributed $2.9 trillion to the U.S. economy in the third quarter of 2022, an all-time high.
- Every $1 spent on manufacturing yields a $2.60 total impact on the overall economy.
- The manufacturing sector employed nearly 13 million workers in March 2023.
- There were 694,000 manufacturing job openings in February 2023.
- By 2030, the United States will likely need to fill 4 million manufacturing jobs.
- Manufacturing employees earned an average $95,990 in pay and benefits during 2021.
- 91% of manufacturing employees were eligible for health care benefits in 2022.
- Manufacturers perform more than 55% of all private-sector research and development.
Prepare for careers in CNC machining, precision manufacturing, machine operations, and advanced manufacturing environments. Mid's Machine Tool Technology Pathway helps students build workforce-ready skills that align with regional employer demand and high-paying skilled trades opportunities.
FREE Most Mid students attend tuition free with the Community College Guarantee or Michigan Reconnect.
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Flexible pathways, online coursework options, and hands-on lab experiences help students gain career-focused training while balancing work and other commitments.
Machine Tool Technology Pathways
Learn to program, troubleshoot, and maintain computer numerically controlled technology, such as CNC machines, in automotive, medical, food processing, plastics, and other manufacturing fields. Shaping precise tools, molds, and parts is a key process in modern manufacturing. Technical skills paired with cutting-edge technology experience are top of mind with local employers, and earning an associate degree demonstrates that you've mastered the required skills and have well-rounded, strategic problem-solving capabilities.
Learn the essential skills to program, troubleshoot, and maintain computer numerically controlled technology, such as CNC machines, in various manufacturing fields. Technical skills paired with cutting-edge technology experience are top of mind with local employers, and earning a training credential prepares you for the workforce fast.
