Aircraft components. Medical instruments. Kitchen utensils. Without manufacturing
technicians, none of these products could be produced.
In SCC’s manufacturing technology program, you’ll learn how products are produced
for the consumer market. You’ll understand how components are assembled by hand, hand-finishing
techniques, and how to perform quality checks on machine-produced parts.
Whether you want to work in aviation or a commercial bakery, you’ll build the foundational
skills to use in many industries.
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Careers
Assembler/Fabricator
Machinist or Tool & Die Maker
Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operators
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
System Operators
Painting & Coating Technician
Quality Control Inspectors
Food Processing Equipment Technician
Welder
Commercial Baker
Commercial Butcher
Jeweler/Metalworker
Woodworker
Industry Salaries
Workers earn an average of $39,910 in Production Occupations in the U.S.
Assemblers & Fabricators: $37,930
Machinists and Tool and Die Makers: $49,560
Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators: $67,120
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators: $51,600
Painting & Coating Workers: $43,370
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Manufacturing technicians help produce products for the market. Working in diverse
industries, from aviation to consumer goods, they assemble components by hand, add
finishing touches to components, and perform quality checks on machine-produced parts.
At SCC, students will gain the knowledge and technical skills they need to thrive
in this in-demand field.
Students will:
- Learn how to work safely in the field of manufacturing across a variety of industries,
adhering to machine safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Be prepared for a nationally portable certification in the manufacturing industry.
- Learn core, in-demand skills needed for long-term employment in manufacturing, like
reading blueprints, making precision measurements, and performing maintenance.
- Learn understanding of specialties like electricity/electronics, manufacturing technology
systems and processes, and others.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 933,000 openings are projected each
year for workers in Production Occupations.
