Overview
The advanced machine production technologist AAS degree is designed to provide you an advanced manufacturing career pathway. The advanced machine production degree will prepare you for employment as a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine technologist. The program introduces CNC basic programming and operation of common CNC machine tools.
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Program GuideView approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.
Tuition and FeesThis program may be completed in 2 years if prerequisites are complete.
Skills & Knowledge
- Operate various metal working machines
- Preform mathematical shop calculations
- Write basic programs and operate CNC machine tools
- Use CAD and CAM programs
Potential Career Opportunities
- CNC machine operator
- CNC machine programmer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Automated cutting machine operator
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Source: MN DEED website as of November 2016. Figures shown are median hourly wages rounded down to the nearest whole number.