The associate degree in mechanical production technology (Machine Tool Metalworking) can be applied in many areas of manufacturing, including: production machining, maintenance machining, CNC/CAM/EDM, precision machinist, die making and mold making. Graduates would be qualified for jobs with starting salaries of approximately $30,000 per year with benefits and be in demand nationwide because of thousands of unfilled, high-paying, secure jobs in the high tech world of manufacturing. Many students obtain desirable positions even before graduation.