Manufacturing Technology

This course is designed to provide the student with training in the safe operation of a forklift.

This course provides the student with an introduction to manufacturing including specific instruction to facilitate safe work practices in industrial environments. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding. The course also covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, and safe machine usage. Students will become acquainted with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policy. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Safety Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

This course provides an introduction to controlling and improving quality in a manufacturing setting. This course explores ways that manufacturers use data and analysis to improve quality. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Quality Practices and Measurement Certificate through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

This course provides the fundamentals of machine shop theory and safe practice. While providing the basics of how manufacturing transforms materials into products, students will become familiar with tools, equipment and practices of tool, die and precision metal-working industries. The course also includes theory and operation of lathes, mills and surface grinders. Through classroom and laboratory learning experiences, students will make a working tool. They also will learn about types of production, materials used in production, and manufacturing processes including machining, casting and assembly. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Processes and Production Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

This course provides a basic understanding of tools and equipment used in manufacturing as well as knowledge of how to improve productivity through predictive and preventive maintenance. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to earn the Maintenance Awareness Certification through the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC).

This course provides the student with an introduction to the eight critical quality management areas: customers, leadership, strategic planning, human resource development, information flow and knowledge management, project management and business results. Emphasis is on the industrial applications of Lean and Quality Management principles, tools, and techniques.