Why Choose the Manufacturing Technologies Program?
The manufacturing field is always changing with new technology and state of the art machinery. Students discover how quickly and efficiently they will be able to design and build parts using Mastercam, Solid Works and CATIA, finding that using math and computers there are limitless opportunities at their fingertips for what they can make out of a chunk of metal. Our Manufacturing Technologies program prepares students to use conventional machine tools, computerized machine systems and metals to produce precision parts for machinery. Students gain the math and computer skills, as well as the hands-on experience, needed to step into a workforce in need of qualified workers. If you enjoy math, working with machines and making things, this might be the program and career path for you.
How Long It Takes:
All program lengths are estimates and are not guarantees.
Median annual pay in Washington:
$45,000 per year
This is not a guarantee of employment or a certain wage. Full career data available at careerinfo.net.
Manufacturing Technologies Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Manufacturing Technologies Program, students will:
- Select materials necessary to plan and manufacture parts that meet essential customer specifications.
- Evaluate work, analyze quality and generate recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and through written documents, including illustration.
- Use time management skills to recommend improvements and create customer requirement using blueprint specifications.
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome obstacles in completing objectives.
- Utilize online training resources; apply knowledge to master task on project work pieces in the lab environment including safety in the workplace.