One College in Many Places Sheridan College and Gillette College offer AA, AS, and AAS degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs.

<< Back to Programs | Why Choose NWCCD? | Getting Started Machine Tool Technology Products of a modern industry contain a variety of precision parts. The highly skilled professionals who make these parts are called machinists. The expectation of a machinist is to be able to make accurate parts using precision layout, measuring/gauging tools, and to remove material with the aid of machine tools. Some of the basic machine tools operated by a machinist include the engine lathe, drill press, grinder, horizontal and vertical mill, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning center. Students can have a challenging career as a Machinist that utilizes their mechanical aptitude and computer skills to machine precise metal parts using manual and CNC machines in Machine Tool Technology. The average class size in the Sheridan College Machine Tool Program is between 12 and 14 students per class/lab. This allows the instructor to work closely with each student so he or she can develop the skills necessary to become successfully employed in the trade. Summer paid internships are available and encouraged for state-of-the-Art machining experiences. Upon completion of the certificate program, the student can find employment in the trade as an entry level worker with a starting salary range between eight and ten dollars per hour. In order to be promoted in the trade, the worker would need additional training and work experience. The student who completes the Associate of Applied Science degree will have the knowledge and skills to acquire employment in the trade as an entry level machinist or CNC operator/ programmer with a starting salary between ten and fourteen dollars per hour. With additional training and work experience, the machinist and CNC programmer/ operator could earn between 40 and 60 thousand dollars per year depending on location. Those choosing to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or manufacturing could earn significantly higher salaries. For more information about the exciting and creative field of Machine Tool Technology & Sheridan College, contact Admissions. For additional career information including salary and wage data, contact Sue Tarter at 307-674-6446 ext. 2004 More Career Information Available at: U.S. Department of Labor Website Salary and Wage Data Not sure if you can afford to pay for your education? Transitional Services Programs (TSP) offers financial assistance and support services to Sheridan Campus Career & Technical Major Students*various criteria applies Note: Technical Majors are also referred to as "Degrees and Certificates for Immediate Job Skills" on the Sheridan.edu Web site. Financial Assistance: Tuition Books & Supplies Travel Certification Costs And Other Miscellaneous expenses Support Services: Advocacy Brown bags Coaching & Mentoring Job Seeking Skills & Referrals Workshops ...and more! Contact TSP for more information or to see if you qualify. "For me choosing Sheridan College was a great decision. It’s affordable, the teachers are wonderful and they truly want you to succeed." Joe Surwald Machine Tool Technology Program available at:     Sheridan Campus Only Academic Description     Download the Program     Outline/with required credits     Low Resolution (359k*)     High Resolution (1MB*)     Download Whole Catalog Available Degree Options     Associate of Applied Science     Certificate of Completion Admissions Sheridan College:     3059 Coffeen Avenue     Sheridan, WY 82801     307.674.6446     800.913.9139 Ext. 2002     Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm     Come Visit! | Map It! Questions? Ask instructors directly... (Forwarded to instructors by admissions when available) Contact Us e-Mail Form >> * .pdf, Adobe Acrobat Required