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Machining Technology

Cutting-Edge Skills to Launch Your Career

Tuition

$3,000

Program Length

30 credits

Next Start Date

07/27/2026

Enroll by

07/16/2026

Location

Main Campus

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Precision in Motion: Start Your Machining Journey

Learn the technical skills needed to turn raw materials into precision parts. The Machining Technology program teaches students skills鈥攆rom grinding to CNC machine operation鈥攖o give students a solid foundation in a high-demand field.

Avg. Salary

$55k

for 蘑菇短视频 Grads

Career Growth

2.00%

by 2032 in Utah

Day in the Life

Whether you are operating a CNC machine or working with hand tools, your day-to-day activities include turning raw materials into precision parts used in everything from aerospace to medical devices. Throughout the day, you monitor measurements, make adjustments, and inspect finished pieces to ensure accuracy. It鈥檚 a career that blends technical skill, problem-solving, and attention to detail, where every cut counts.
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I joined 蘑菇短视频 for a jumpstart鈥et a course done and jumpstart a career鈥o many opportunities opened up.

Coby Wight – Machinist

Machining Technology Graduate

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蘑菇短视频 brings you something special that you can鈥檛 get anywhere else鈥y hands-on experience at 蘑菇短视频 has prepared me for my future career鈥rateful that 蘑菇短视频 has given me the knowledge to be able and confident when I start.

Lance Allen – Machining Technology, Computer Aided Design, Composites

Composites, Drafting and Design, Machining Technology Graduate

Career Skills You'll Learn:

Introductory Skills

Learn basic procedures and machining operations, including safety practices, data sheets, and use of basic measuring tools.

Blueprint Reading & Math

Read and interpret mechanical blueprints to calculate dimensions and determine data, including the basics of technical mathematics.

Hands-on Lab Experience

Practice hands-on skills on industry-standard equipment so that you are fully prepared to work in the field.

CNC Operations

Understand CNC machining and operations. Learn how to create CNC programs manually and perform part production and inspection.

Cutting Tool Geometry

Learn cutting tool geometry and theory to optimize tool life and achieve desired results.

Potential Career Paths

CNC Machinist

Operate and maintain CNC machines to manufacture precision parts and components.

Manual Machinist

Operate manual machine tools, including mills, drills, and grinders, to produce precision parts and components.

Precision Inspector/Quality Control Technician

Ensure the quality and accuracy of parts produced by CNC machines.

Shop Supervisor/Foreman (with further education)

Oversee the daily operations of a machine shop, ensuring production goals and quality standards are met.

Machine Shop Owner (with further education)

Manage all aspects of the operation and success of a machine shop, including production, employees, customer relationships, and finances.

蘑菇短视频 Partners who hire our Machining Technology graduates

Program Overview

The Machining Technology program trains students to use machine tools to produce complex parts used in every industry. Machinists are trained to use various turning, milling, grinding, and Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines to produce these complex parts. Machinists are also tasked to interpret an engineer’s drawings to process the desired part. The Machining Technology program is structured to give students a solid foundation in the core fundamentals of machining and launch a career in a field that is always in high demand.

Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Eve: T-Th 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students

Credit transfer options
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Estimated Tuition
$3,000

Estimated Materials Cost
$1,580

Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes

Program Materials

MaterialRequiredNewCourses
Notebook鉁�$5All
Scientific Calculator鉁�$23All
1 Yr. Tooling U Subscription鉁�$216All
Safety Glasses Clear鉁�$3All
Kibble,Meyer, Neely, White Machine Tool Practices. 11. ISBN: 978-0134985862 Ebook鉁�$90All
Smith & Peterson Mathematics for Machine Technology. 7th. Delmar Publishing, ISBN: 9781133281450 Ebook鉁�$89All
Quad Ruled Graph Paper鉁�$3TEMT 1000
David L Taylor Print Reading For Machinists. 6th. Cengage, ISBN: 978-1-285-41961-8 Ebook鉁�$89TEMT 1000
3/8" x 3/8" x 3" HSS Square Tool Bit鉁�$14TEMT 1000, TEMT 1200
CNC Mill Programming Blueprint and Inspection Report (PDF Packet)鉁�$6TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300, TEMT 2300
5/8 Diameter 82 Degree Countersink鉁�$50TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350, TEMT 2300
6" Dial calipers, .001 graduation, .100 dial鉁�$92TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1350, TEMT 1300, TEMT 2300
6" Steel rule- 3R graduation (1/64", 1/32", 50th, 10th)鉁�$14TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350, TEMT 2300
No. 4 Center Drill鉁�$13TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350, TEMT 2300
Roto Burr Tool鉁�$7TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350
Dial Test Indicator Holder (spindle mounted, Indicol style)鉁�$135TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300, TEMT 2300
Dial Test Indicator, .0005 graduation, .030 min range鉁�$190TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300, TEMT 2300
陆鈥� diameter end mill鉁�$37TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300
Edge Finder鉁�$29TEMT 1100, TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300, TEMT 2300
Flash Drive (2GB or greater)鉁�$20TEMT 1150, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350, TEMT 2300
Peter Smid CNC Programming Handbook Ebook. 3rd. Industrial Press, ISBN: 978-083113347-4 Ebook鉁�$110TEMT 1150, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1300, TEMT 1350, TEMT 2300
Wax Block 6 x 6 x 3鉁�$33TEMT 1150, TEMT 1300
1" Dial Test Indicator w/base鉁�$81TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1350
CNC Lathe Programming Blueprint reading and Inspection (PDF Packet)鉁�$6TEMT 1200, TEMT 1250, TEMT 1350
(2) 2" Wax Cylinder by 3.5" long鉁�$15TEMT 1250
(2) 1" Wax Cylinder x 3.5" long鉁�$9TEMT 1350
(4) 2" Wax Cylinder by 3.5" long鉁�$31TEMT 1350
David A. Madsen & David P. Madsen Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing NE. 9th. Goodheart Wilcox, 2023. ISBN: 9781645646433 Ebook鉁�$139TEMT 1565
Alex Krulikowski The Ultimate GD&T Guide. 2nd. Effective Training Inc., ISBN: 20022122鉁�$25TEMT 1565
Multiaxis setup and operations Blueprint and Inspection report (PDF Packet)鉁�$8TEMT 2300
Subtotal of required materials$1580

Material costs are subject to change.

The Machining Technology program at 蘑菇短视频 has a reading requirement. Please visit this page for more information.

The 蘑菇短视频 Machining Technology program has rolling start dates throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application deadlines and program start dates below to ensure a smooth application process.

Enroll ByStart Week
07/16/202607/27/2026
07/30/202608/10/2026
08/13/202608/24/2026
09/03/202609/14/2026
09/17/202609/28/2026
10/01/202610/12/2026
10/15/202610/26/2026
10/29/202611/09/2026
11/19/202612/07/2026
12/17/202601/11/2027
01/14/202701/25/2027
01/28/202702/08/2027
02/18/202703/01/2027
03/04/202703/15/2027
03/25/202704/12/2027
04/15/202704/26/2027
04/29/202705/10/2027
05/13/202705/24/2027
05/27/202706/07/2027
  • Demonstrate safe operation of machine shop equipment.
  • Interpret engineering drawings.
  • Perform calculations common to the machining industry.
  • Use appropriate measuring equipment.
  • Use cutting tool geometry and theory in the machining process.
  • Properly select appropriate equipment and cutting tools.
  • Set up, program, and operate a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine.

Required Core Courses (Credits: 30)

Course NumberCourse NameCreditsCost
Machining Technology Core (Credits: 30)
TEMT 1000Manufacturing Fundamentals3$300
TEMT 1100Mill Concepts3$300
TEMT 1150CNC Mill Concepts3$300
TEMT 1200Lathe Concepts3$300
TEMT 1250CNC Lathe Concepts3$300
TEMT 1300CNC Mill Programming3$300
TEMT 1350CNC Lathe Programming3$300
TEMT 1565Advanced Print Reading3$300
TEMT 2000Process Control3$300
TEMT 2300Multi-Axis3$300
Bret Holmes

Bret is our Machinist Coordinator for the Machining Technology Program. He has 5 years of industry-related experience and has been an instructor at the college since 1997. He holds a B.A. in education and has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Machine Tool Technology/CNC. Bret also holds a U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeships & Training Machinist Certificate. He is a Certified Metalcutting (CMP) professional from Kennametal. Bret would enjoy the opportunity to discuss a career in machining with you.

Office Hours (by appointment)
Instruction: M-F 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Administrative
M-F 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location
Manufacturing Tech 100l

bret.holmes@otech.edu

801-395-3795

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