Manufacturing Technology
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
People on this career pathway will learn to develop tools, implement designs, and integrate machinery and equipment with computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Manufacturing Technology are trained in the following subject areas:
- Understanding the basic processes used to form, bend, measure, and test metals
- Properly handling materials and liquids, and following the basic skills required for personal safety
- Setting up and operating machines to saw, cut, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material
- Reading work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to use, where to cut, and other dimensions
- Checking manufactured pieces for defects and flaws, and confirming that they meet specifications
- Understanding how to maintain machines, and to prevent or recognize such issues as non-characteristic machine sounds
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
- Attention to detail
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Initiative
- Integrity
Manufacturing Technology Numbers to Know
$47K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months needed to complete career training
3
Centers offering training in this program
