Manufacturing Technology, Basic Certificate
Program Code: 0446
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Program Core | ||
| 340MFGT 105 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 106 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II | 3 |
| 340MFGT 107 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III | 3 |
| 340MFGT 108 | Robotics I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Pathway
This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a Basic Certificate (BC) in Manufacturing Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 340MFGT 105 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing I | 3 |
| 340MFGT 106 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing II | 3 |
| 340MFGT 107 | Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing III | 3 |
| 340MFGT 108 | Robotics I | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
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Annual Job Openings
70 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 93.50% |
| A certificate | 4.91% |
| Some college | 1.29% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.29% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.29% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Job Description
Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
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Annual Job Openings
9 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 100.00% |
| A certificate | 0.00% |
| Some college | 0.00% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Team Assemblers
Job Description
Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
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Annual Job Openings
2626 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 85.25% |
| A certificate | 0.47% |
| Some college | 6.61% |
| An Associate degree | 0.94% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 6.74% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
6.74% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Job Description
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
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Annual Job Openings
497 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 80.15% |
| A certificate | 8.20% |
| Some college | 11.65% |
| An Associate degree | 0.00% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Job Description
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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Annual Job Openings
497 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 52.73% |
| A certificate | 10.77% |
| Some college | 16.88% |
| An Associate degree | 19.04% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 0.00% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.58% |
0.58% continue their education beyond an associate degree