Manufacturing
Fast track your career in manufacturing in the Manufacturing program at MCC.
Our program is divided into two separate degree programs:
An associate’s degree in Manufacturing Technology prepares you for employment as a technician and manager in the manufacturing industry. As a student, you’ll build skills in computer programming and operation that meet the current and future needs of the manufacturing industry. You’ll also gain knowledge, skills, and experience in traditional machining and manufacturing processes. Our program includes a specialized curriculum in manufacturing technology, with an emphasis on mathematical and scientific theory, and a general education component.
An associate’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology prepares technologists with both the conceptual and practical applications of processes, materials, and products in manufacturing industries. You’ll focus on the skills necessary to design, develop, construct, and implement manufacturing equipment and production systems. The curriculum combines coursework in technology with a general education component.
Quick Stats
- Example Titles
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
- CAD/CAM/CNC Implementer
- Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Product Testing Technician
- Materials Engineer
- Industrial Engineering Technician
- Types of Employers
- Manufacturing Silicon Wafers
- Manufacturing Engineering Firms
- Hi-Tech Manufacturing Firms
Career Profile
In order to advance in manufacturing, you usually need a degree in business or engineering. Experienced supervisors often advance to department head or production manager positions. In-house training programs must also be completed. Engineering technicians usually begin by doing routine duties, working under the close supervision of experienced technicians or engineers. Engineering technicians with leadership skills may advance by keeping their skills current through continuing education classes or completing additional coursework to become an engineer.
Manufacturing Technology professionals:
- Hire, train, and supervise other employees
- Often do physically active work
- Work indoors or outdoors, depending on the field
- Help develop a variety of products
- Mostly work with metals, ceramics, plastics, and semiconductors
- Deal with the management of people and equipment
- Plan the production schedules at plants and factories
Available Associate Degrees and Certificates
| Degree / Certificate | Title | Required Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Automation Technology | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Manufacturing Engineering Technology | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Manufacturing Technology | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Electromechanical Automation Technology | Required Courses |
| Associate in Applied Science (AAS) | Machining and Product Development | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Automation Technology Level I | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Automation Technology Level II | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Automation Technology Level III | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Electromechanical Automation Technology | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Electromechanical Manufacturing Technology | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | CAD/CAM/CNC I | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | CAD/CAM/CNC II | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Machining I | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Machining II | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Manufacturing Welding | Required Courses |
| Certificate of Completion (CCL) | Manufacturing Management | Required Courses |
Meet with an Advisor
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to contact the career coach in Manufacturing, Valerie Hill. Schedule an appointment by email at valerie.hill@mcmail.maricopa.edu or by phone at 480-461-7309. Together you’ll lay out a program or career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success, so don’t skip it, okay?
