Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into something of greater value, and this process is broad and takes many forms. One common form of manufacturing is known as "machining", whereby raw metal, wood, plastic or composites are cut into parts with very precise and specific shapes. These parts may be a consumer item, parts of consumer items, or parts used in equipment which in turn makes other consumer items or parts. The process involves highly skilled labor and begins with concept generation (engineering), translating the design intent into a blueprint, then interpretation of that blueprint to produce the part on specialized equipment, then finally the inspection of the parts to ensure they meet the blueprint requirements.
Programs
Manufacturing Degrees and Certificates
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- The certificate in Industrial Manufacturing is designed for the student who wishes to develop basic skills in industrial technology. This certificate could lead to positions such as: Drafter, manual equipment operator (lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, or similar), Manufacturing production controller, quality controller, inspector, or first article research/development. This certificate can be the basis for continued study and attainment of an associate degree.
Engineering Technology: Industrial Manufacturing (Certificate)
- The AS degree in Industrial Manufacturing is designed for the student who wishes to enter the workforce after graduation with a strong background in a greater array of aspects in industrial technology. An associate degree in this field can lead to positions such as: Drafter, manual equipment operator (lathes, mills, drill presses, grinders, or similar), Manufacturing production controller, quality controller, inspector, or first article research/development.
- The certificate in Metal Machining is designed for the student who wishes to develop basic skills in manual machining with an emphasis on precision machining using manual or conventional methods and some numerical control experience. This certificate can lead to positions such as manual or CNC operators, setup technicians, maintenance or inspection technician.
Engineering Technology: Mechanical Engineering (Certificate)
- The Metal Machining degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the workforce after graduation with a strong background in a greater array of aspects in both traditional machining and in numerical control, with an emphasis on precision manufacturing and inspection methods. This Degree can lead to positions such as manual or CNC operators, setup technicians, maintenance or inspection technician.
- The Numerical Control certificate is designed for the student who wishes to develop basic skills in numerical control. This certificate can lead to positions such as: Numerical Control Programmer, numerical control setup technician, Numerical Control Machinist, and Numerical Control Machine Operator.
Manufacturing Technology: Metal Machining (Certificate)
- The Numerical Control certificate is designed for the student who wishes to develop basic skills in numerical control. This certificate can lead to positions such as: Numerical Control Programmer, numerical control setup technician, Numerical Control Machinist, and Numerical Control Machine Operator.
- The Numerical Control certificate is designed for the student who wishes to develop basic skills in numerical control. This certificate can lead to positions such as: Numerical Control Programmer, numerical control setup technician, Numerical Control Machinist, and Numerical Control Machine Operator.
Manufacturing Technology: Numerical Control (certificate)
- The Numerical Control degree is designed for the student who wishes to enter the workforce after graduation with a strong background in a greater array of aspects in numerical control and related subjects. This degree can lead to positions such as: Numerical Control Programmer, numerical control setup technician, Numerical Control Machinist; and Numerical Control Machine Operator.
Faculty Profiles
Click below to learn about the Manufacturing faculty.
- BS Manufacturing Engineering, CSU Northridge. Certificates in Metal Machining, Mechanical Engineering, and Numerical Control from LAVC
- Teaches Manual, CNC Machining, MasterCam
- Fun Fact - I'm a pilot, a diver, a motorcyclist, play guitar and bass.
- Pronouns: He/Him
Learn About Manufacturing
CCC Video: Manufacturing and Industrial Technology
CCC Video: Machining