Manufacturing Production & Design 1 yr.  WCTC

Designed for students who are natural problem-solvers and enjoy working with their hands to design and build things. The program emphasizes a "Simulated Workplace" environment to give students hands-on, real-world experience.  

Required Courses: 

• 1579 Production & Design Concepts

• 1580 Mechanical Drive & Quality Control

• 1851 Special Topics in Production & Design

• 1582 Manufacturing Internship

Industry Credentials: 

• OSHA 10 hour Manufacturing

• SACA - Smart Automation Certification Alliance

Leads to careers such as: 

• CNC Operator / Machinist

• Manufacturing Technician

• Industrial Maintenance Technician

• Production Supervisor

• Quality Assurance Inspector

• CAD Designer / Drafting Technician

• Industrial Engineer (with additional education)

• Mechanical Engineer (with additional education)

National Average Salary: 

• Entry-Level Technician / Machinist: $40,000–$50,000CNC 

• Operator / Production Technician: $45,000–$55,000

• Quality Control Inspector: $50,000–$60,000

• Manufacturing Engineer: $70,000–$85,000

• Industrial Engineer: $75,000–$90,000

West Virginia Average Salary: 

• Entry-Level Technician / Machinist: $40,000–$45,000 per year

• CNC Operator / Production Worker: $45,000–$55,000 per year

• Quality or Maintenance Technician: $55,000–$65,000 per year

• Manufacturing Engineer / Supervisor: $65,000–$70,000+ per year

Top-paying opportunities in WV:

• Automotive and aerospace manufacturing

• Chemical and plastics production

• Energy and equipment fabrication

• Advanced machining and industrial maintenance