Purpose
The Manufacturing Technology major is a broad-based curriculum that prepares students for a variety of technical positions within a manufacturing company. The company that hires the graduate, teaches the special skills and knowledge needed to be successful within the company.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Practice industry recognized safety practices and guidelines, including the use of personal protective equipment in an industrial operating environment.
- Interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications for industrial equipment.
- Use precision measuring equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electronic equipment and systems.
- Modify, install, maintain, and program automated systems.
- Work as an effective member of a work group.
Employment Opportunities
This major prepares graduates for growth in the automated manufacturing industry with each graduate expected to receive multiple job offerings.
Program Requirements
An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program.
For Further Information, Contact:
Jim Garland
jgarland@mecc.edu
276.523.9085
Matthew Rose, Dean
mwrose@mecc.edu
276.523.7431