Important Information For Students
Placement Testing
Program Requirements
Certificates
Course Descriptions
Advising Information
• Manufacturing Tech
• Transfer
Faculty Adviser
Other Occupational Programs of Study
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.
NEW MSSC Certification Program
The Manufacturing Technology program is also offering the new Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) certification program this September for those seeking entry-level positions and those already working in the industry. To learn more about this innovative program, link here.
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.
Other Occupational Programs of Study
