Career Degrees & Certificates
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)CNC Operator
Certificate of AchievementCNC Programmer
Certificate of AchievementOverview
Are you interested in modern manufacturing and all the ways it impacts industry? Do your career goals include operating high-tech tools and machinery to create the products of the future?
Look no further than Waubonsee's Machine Tool Technology Program.
Our small classes mean students get more access to the best equipment and technology available. You’ll be prepared to enter the workforce right away and/or continue toward additional academic degrees. Plus, our accreditation ensures that Waubonsee's Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree program meets the quality standards established by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills.
Career Programs Open House and Signing Day
Thursday, March 12, 2026 • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Sugar Grove Campus
Come and see if a Waubonsee career program is right for you. Tour our new TEC building, meet industry experts and faculty from in-demand fields. Learn how our students gain extensive hands-on experience using the latest industry equipment.
Studying Machine Tool Technology at Waubonsee
Waubonsee’s Machine Tool Technology Program features curriculum that gives you hands-on experience with the latest equipment used in the field, including HAAS CNC Machines, manual Bridgeport mills and South Bend lathes.
Classes are taught by faculty who are practitioners with industry experience and credentials, committed to giving you the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
You can even earn industry-recognized credentials while completing your degree or certificate. You’ll see your accomplishments build in this exciting field.
Career Program Outcomes
See what you'll be able to do once you complete one of our career-focused AAS degree or certificate programs.
Costs and Payments
Learn how affordable your dreams can be at Waubonsee.
Meet Your Faculty
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Working in Machine Tool Technology
There is high demand for skilled machine technicians who have strong fundamental and critical thinking skills — and there are ample good-paying jobs in this profession.
Machine technicians have exciting opportunities to design and improve products, analyze situations and find creative solutions. With the proper training, these technicians can work in aerospace, architecture, automotive, manufacturing and more.
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