ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND ENERGY
Automated Manufacturing Technicians
In the 21st century, there has been unprecedented growth in automation and control systems and the demand for people to design, install and maintain these systems has never been higher.
Salary Range Potential:
$55,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Mechanical, Dexterity, Coordination, Problem-solving, Tech savvy
Types of Employers:
Manufacturing, Industrial
Job Description
Automated Manufacturing Technicians work in maintenance, diagnostics, engineering, or production of a manufacturing environment. They are knowledgeable of electricity, computer programming, pneumatic, hydraulics, robotics, PLCs, interfacing techniques, and automated machine processes.
Training Opportunities
The focus of this program is on electricity/electronics, fluid power, motors and controllers, programmable controls, interfacing techniques, instrumentation, and automated processes.
Pre-requisites required:Contact for more information
Length of Program:2 years
Summary of Program Requirements:Contact for more information
Skills NeededTrouble shooting, Math Skills, Multi-Tasking, Motor Skills
The focus of this program is on electricity/electronics, fluid power, motors and controllers, programmable controls, interfacing techniques, instrumentation, and automated processes.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. This program requires an ACT Score of 16 in the Composite and Math areas as well as a Silver Certificate on the Work keys exam.
Length of Program:2 year program (4 semesters)
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must apply for East Mississippi admission and be accepted. This program requires an ACT Score of 16 in the Composite and Math areas as well as a Silver Certificate on the Work keys exam.
Skills NeededDigital Electronics, Control Systems, Computer Electives
