In SCC’s Manufacturing program you’ll learn how products are produced for the consumer
market. You’ll understand how components are assembled by hand, hand finished techniques,
and how to perform quality checks on machine-produced parts.
Careers May Include
- Assembler/Fabricator
- System Operator
- Quality Control Inspector
- Food Processing Equipment Technician
Industry Salaries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers earn an average of $47,620 in production occupations in the U.S.
Assembler/ Fabricator: $31,190-$68,270 (median: $39,950)
Engine/Other Machine Assembler: $36,990-$58,300 (median: $45,040)
Electromechanical Assembler: $30,410-$54,810 (median: $41,960)
Machinist: $38,540-$76,770 (median: $53,730)
Painting/Decorating Operator: $35,160-$58,540 (median: $45,740)
Tool & Die Maker $40,320-$85,760 (median: $54,730)
Industrial Engineering Tech: $37,290-$108,080 (median: $68,360)
The salaries listed represent the annual wage range for the specified professions
for workers in the greater St. Louis MO-IL, Missouri, or national area, according
to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2023-24. Higher earnings may represent workers who
have earned a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree. Learn more about the data and
estimated career earning potential through the links provided.
Whether you want to work in aviation or a commercial bakery, you’ll build the foundational
skills to use in many industries. Graduates will be prepared to work as entry-level
technicians and can apply their course credits to future degrees. Students already
employed in technical fields can build additional skills in these programs to advance
in their career.
At SCC, You Will:
- Work safely in the field of manufacturing across a variety of industries, adhering
to machine safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Prepare for a national certification in the manufacturing industry.
- Earn industry-recognized credentials.
- Understand specialty areas like electricity/electronics, manufacturing technology
systems and processes, and others.
