The Anoka Technical College Machine Technology certificate 1, 2, and 3 programs are designed and taught by industry professionals.

These certificates prepare individuals for entry-level to mid-level positions to operate, perform and basic setup on the following equipment: 
    • Manual lathes
    • Drills
    • Mills
    • Grinders
    • CNC Mills
    • CNC lathes
    • CAD/CAM

Program graduates are skilled in the areas of blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, math, inspection, and the correct sequence of operation required.

These certificates allow individuals to enter the workforce quickly with strong skills or can be applied toward the diploma or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs.

Jobplacement Blk

100% job placement 

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs

  • Machine Setters 
  • Model Makers 

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $29.59 per hour
Top Earners: $37.02 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

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Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more. 

Virtual Tour

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

Students can choose to complete the Machine Trade programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed. Because every course may not be offered each semester with both day and evening options, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Below, new machine trades students can find first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisors to plan future semesters.

Note: In each option, you will see a choice of MACH 1171 Math for Machinists or MATH 1650 College Trigonometry. Diploma students are required to take MACH 1171 and AAS degree students are required to take MATH 1650.

First Semester Course Options

First semester part-time course options (choose option 1, 2, or 3): 

Option 1: All Lecture Courses

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

Option 2: Lecture Courses + Milling Lab

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1101 - Milling 

Option 3: Lecture Courses + Lathe

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1106 - Lathe

View Course Schedule

Developmental Courses

Diploma students: MACH 1171 Math for Machinists requires an Arithmetic ACCUPLACER score of 265. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the developmental course MATH 0801 Basic Math in their first semester and
then MACH 1171 in their second semester.

AAS degree students: MATH 1650 College Trigonometry requires an Advanced Algebra Functions ACCUPLACER score of 250. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1650.

Faculty

Michael Leslie
Mike Leslie
Michael.leslie@anokatech.edu
Jesse Oldenburg
Jesse Oldenburg
JOldenburg@anokatech.edu
Brendon Paulson
Brendon Paulson
bpaulson@anokatech.edu
Matthew Rogers
Matthew Rogers
MRogers@anokatech.edu
Jerry Showalter
Jerry Showalter
JShowalter@anokatech.edu
photo placeholder
Craig Siegel
CSiegel@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

register for classes

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

The Anoka Technical College Machine Technology certificate 1, 2, and 3 programs prepare individuals for entry-level to mid-level positions to operate, perform and basic setup on industry standard equipment.

Program graduates are skilled in the areas of blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, math, inspection, and the correct sequence of operation required.

These certificates allow individuals to enter the workforce quickly with strong skills or can be applied toward the CNC Manufacturing Technology diploma or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs.

Jobplacement Blk

100% job placement 

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs

  • Machine Setters 
  • Model Makers 

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $29.59 per hour
Top Earners: $37.02 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

Loading Program Details

Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more. 

Virtual Tour

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

Students can choose to complete the Machine Trade programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed. Because every course may not be offered each semester with both day and evening options, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Below, new machine trades students can find first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisors to plan future semesters.

Note: In each option, you will see a choice of MACH 1171 Math for Machinists or MATH 1650 College Trigonometry. Diploma students are required to take MACH 1171 and AAS degree students are required to take MATH 1650. See the Developmental Courses section on page 2 for more important information regarding your math requirement.

First Semester Course Options

First semester part-time course options (choose option 1, 2, or 3): 

Option 1: All Lecture Courses

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

Option 2: Lecture Courses + Milling Lab

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1101 - Milling 

Option 3: Lecture Courses + Lathe

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1106 - Lathe

View Course Schedule

Developmental Courses

Diploma students: MACH 1171 Math for Machinists requires an Arithmetic ACCUPLACER score of 265. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the developmental course MATH 0801 Basic Math in their first semester and
then MACH 1171 in their second semester.

AAS degree students: MATH 1650 College Trigonometry requires an Advanced Algebra Functions ACCUPLACER score of 250. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1650.

Faculty

Michael Leslie
Mike Leslie
Michael.leslie@anokatech.edu
Jesse Oldenburg
Jesse Oldenburg
JOldenburg@anokatech.edu
Brendon Paulson
Brendon Paulson
bpaulson@anokatech.edu
Matthew Rogers
Matthew Rogers
MRogers@anokatech.edu
Jerry Showalter
Jerry Showalter
JShowalter@anokatech.edu
photo placeholder
Craig Siegel
CSiegel@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

The Anoka Technical College Machine Technology certificate 1, 2, and 3 programs prepare individuals for entry-level to mid-level positions to operate, perform and basic setup on industry standard equipment.

Program graduates are skilled in the areas of blueprint reading, GD&T, statistical process control, lean manufacturing, math, inspection, and the correct sequence of operation required.

These certificates allow individuals to enter the workforce quickly with strong skills or can be applied toward the CNC Manufacturing Technology diploma or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree programs.

Jobplacement Blk

100% job placement 

Advancement Blk

High growth rate compared to other careers in Minnesota

Handsoneducation Blk

Hands-on training from industry experts

Potential Jobs

  • Machine Setters 
  • Model Makers 

Salary Information:
Median Wage: $29.59 per hour
Top Earners: $37.02 per hour

Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed. 

About the Program

Loading Program Details

Take a self-guided virtual tour of our campus to see what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech. View program labs, common student spaces, campus offices and more. 

Virtual Tour

Students can choose to complete the Machine Trade programs part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed. Because every course may not be offered each semester with both day and evening options, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.

Below, new machine trades students can find first semester part-time course options. After the first semester, work with your faculty advisors to plan future semesters.

Note: In each option, you will see a choice of MACH 1171 Math for Machinists or MATH 1650 College Trigonometry. Diploma students are required to take MACH 1171 and AAS degree students are required to take MATH 1650.

First Semester Course Options

First semester part-time course options (choose option 1, 2, or 3): 

Option 1: All Lecture Courses

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

Option 2: Lecture Courses + Milling Lab

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1101 - Milling 

Option 3: Lecture Courses + Lathe

MACH 1171 or MATH 1650 - Math for Machinist or College Trigonometry

MACH 1132 - Blueprint Reading

MACH 1121 - Metrology

MACH 1140 - CAD 1

MACH 1106 - Lathe

View Course Schedule

Developmental Courses

Diploma students: MACH 1171 Math for Machinists requires an Arithmetic ACCUPLACER score of 265. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the developmental course MATH 0801 Basic Math in their first semester and
then MACH 1171 in their second semester.

AAS degree students: MATH 1650 College Trigonometry requires an Advanced Algebra Functions ACCUPLACER score of 250. Students who do not meet any of the prerequisites must take the appropriate developmental math course(s) (MATH 0801 Basic Math and/or MATH 0900 Elementary Algebra) as determined by the placement chart before taking MATH 1650.

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

Faculty

Michael Leslie
Mike Leslie
Michael.leslie@anokatech.edu
Jesse Oldenburg
Jesse Oldenburg
JOldenburg@anokatech.edu
Brendon Paulson
Brendon Paulson
bpaulson@anokatech.edu
Matthew Rogers
Matthew Rogers
MRogers@anokatech.edu
Jerry Showalter
Jerry Showalter
JShowalter@anokatech.edu
photo placeholder
Craig Siegel
CSiegel@anokatech.edu

Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710

Current Students

REGISTER FOR CLASSES

On the first day of class all you will need is a pair of safety glasses.

We will review tools in the first few days and help you understand where better quality tools are needed. Anoka Tech also partners with several vendors to provide students with discounted tools.

Tools List

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Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January

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