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Manufacturing Careers<\/h1>\n

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Welding \u2013 60 hrs.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Thurs. 5:00 \u2013 8:00<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Spark a powerful new career pathway with our introductory, hands-on Welding program. This course is specifically designed to provide students with both foundational and intermediate skills across the three major industry-standard welding methodologies.<\/p>\n

Whether you are completely new to the trade or looking to expand your existing mechanical skill set for industrial manufacturing, custom fabrication, or artistic applications for entry-level employment. No prior welding experience is required!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What You Will Learn<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  • Stick \/ SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding):<\/strong> Mastering the foundational process used heavily in structural steel construction, outdoor pipelines, and heavy equipment repair.<\/li>\n
  • MIG \/ GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding):<\/strong> Learning the high-speed wire-feed method preferred by modern automotive shops, production lines, and sheet metal fabricators.<\/li>\n
  • TIG \/ GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding):<\/strong> Developing the high-precision, two-handed technique required for welding critical alloys, aluminum, stainless steel, and intricate custom designs.<\/li>\n
  • Blueprint Reading & Layout:<\/strong> Interpreting structural schematics, welding symbols, joint configurations, and measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Supplies & Safety Certification<\/span><\/h3>\n

    Because safety is paramount in an active fabrication environment, this course integrates critical professional safety credentials directly into your training:<\/p>\n

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    • OSHA 10 Certification Included:<\/strong> Gain an official OSHA safety credential covering personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilation, electrical safety, and hazardous material handling.<\/li>\n
    • Supplies:<\/strong> Your course enrollment covers shop materials and welding consumables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Career Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

      Skilled welders are in constant, high demand across diverse infrastructure, manufacturing, and commercial sectors:<\/p>\n

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      • Production Welder & Assembler<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Industrial Metal Fabricator<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Structural Welder (Construction & Ironworking)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Custom Automotive & Aerospace Technician<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        $1,700.00
        <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Oct. 15 \u2013 Mar. 18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Machining \u2013 150 hrs.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

        Tues. \/ Thurs. 4:30 \u2013 7:30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Launch your career in precision manufacturing with our comprehensive introduction to the machining trades. This hands-on program is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of machine shop environment workflows, focusing heavily on safety, equipment operation, and baseline industrial engineering concepts.<\/p>\n

        Through standard classroom theory and hands-on application, you will translate engineering concepts into tangible components. Your skills are practiced and reinforced continuously during the physical completion of various fabrication projects. No prior machining experience is required!<\/strong><\/p>\n

        What You Will Learn<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        • Machine Operation:<\/strong> Safely setting up, operating, and maintaining industrial lathes, milling machines, and vertical\/horizontal band saws.<\/li>\n
        • Tool Selection & Geometry:<\/strong> Determining proper cutting tool materials, geometries, and holding devices tailored to different raw stock metals.<\/li>\n
        • Print Reading & Layout:<\/strong> Interpreting engineering drawings, identifying standard symbols, and mapping out precise cutting lines on raw workpieces.<\/li>\n
        • Measurement Techniques:<\/strong> Developing accuracy using precision inspection tools, including micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Program Requirements & Required Materials<\/span><\/h3>\n

          To fully participate in shop lectures, labs, and layout projects, students must secure the following textbook prior to the first class session:<\/p>\n

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          • Required Text:<\/strong> Machining Fundamentals, 11th Edition<\/em><\/li>\n
          • ISBN-13:<\/strong> 978-1649259794<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Career Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

            Foundational machining skills are vital to the health of modern domestic supply chains, opening immediate pathways across diverse precision engineering sectors:<\/p>\n

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            • Manual Machine Operator<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Apprentice Machinist \/ Tool & Die Maker<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Industrial Maintenance Mechanic<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Production Mold & Maintenance Technician<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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              $2,300.00<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

              Oct. 3 \u2013 Apr. 10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              Mechatronics \u2013 60 hrs<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

              Thurs. 4:30 \u2013 7:30<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

              Prepare for a high-demand career at the precise intersection of mechanics, electronics, and smart automation with our Mechatronics Adult Education Program. This hands-on training course is designed for learners who want to break into or advance rapidly within modern manufacturing environments.<\/o:p><\/p>\n

              Throughout this program, you will develop technical competencies by troubleshooting real-world industrial systems. You will gain practical experience working directly with the industry-standard tools, components, and diagnostic software that modern facilities rely on every day.<\/o:p><\/p>\n

              What You Will Learn<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                Mechanical & Fluid Power Systems:<\/b> Interpreting industrial prints, aligning shafts, and maintaining complex pneumatic and hydraulic drive systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Electrical & Electronic Systems:<\/b> Mastering AC\/DC circuits, motor controls, digital multi-meters, and industrial variable frequency drives (VFDs).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers):<\/b> Programming, troubleshooting, and configuring hardware parameters for industrial microprocessors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Robotics & Control Systems:<\/b> Calibrating smart sensors, integrating robotic arms, and adjusting automatic feedback loops for optimal manufacturing efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Premium Industry Certification<\/span><\/h3>\n

                To maximize your marketability, this program explicitly integrates elite credentialing pathways into the curriculum:<\/p>\n

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                  SACA Certification Opportunity:<\/b> Our instructors will guide you through the process to pursue formal credentials from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA)<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  The Competitive Edge:<\/b> These highly targeted, modular industry certifications prove your technical proficiency to regional employers and show you are ready to operate advanced “Smart Factory” infrastructure immediately upon graduation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Career Opportunities<\/span><\/h3>\n

                  As manufacturing processes become increasingly automated, specialized mechatronics technicians command excellent wages across diverse industrial sectors:<\/p>\n

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                    Industrial Maintenance Technician<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Automation & Robotics Specialist<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Mechatronics Systems Operator<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Control Systems \/ PLC Technician<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    $1,300.00
                    <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Nov. 10 \u2013 Mar. 30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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