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Manufacturing Technology

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Manufacturing Technology program provides training in a wide variety of skill areas of product manufacturing and services. The four degree options in the program are:

• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Drafting and Design
• Manufacturing Technology
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The Automated Manufacturing program option prepares the student for careers in computer-aided manufacturing, robotics and numerical control. The Drafting and Design degree option prepares the student for careers in the drafting and computer-aided design areas.

The Manufacturing Technology degree option provides the student with a broad background in the areas of machining, drafting and fluid systems in order to prepare them for entry-level positions as machine operators, machine maintenance personnel and quality control personnel. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree option prepares students for entry-level engineering technician positions in manufacturing.

The program also offers a mechanical drafting certificate that prepares students for entry-level mechanical drafting positions.

Transfer opportunities for students wishing to complete a bachelor's degree are available.

Mark E. Meyer, coordinator
IC 1070B
(630) 942-2038

Natural and Applied Sciences Division
IC 3028
(630) 942-2010

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.

Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.

Degree
• Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
• Automated Manufacturing Systems, Associate in Applied Science
• Manufacturing Technology, Associate in Applied Science
• Drafting/Design, Associate in Applied Science

When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Automated Manufacturing Systems, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Manufacturing Technology, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Drafting/Design, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]

Certificates
• Automated Manufacturing Systems
• Manufacturing Technology
• Drafting/Design
• Computer-Aided Design
• Mold Making
• Tool and Die Making
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]



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FACULTY ADVISER
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
  Location Phone
Mark E. Meyer, coordinator IC 1070B (630) 942-2038

If you are unable to contact the program coordinator, messages may be left with the Natural and Applied Sciences Division, IC 3028, (630) 942-2010.

 



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