Production And Process Development

• Electronics Technology

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  This is a rigorous two-year electronics program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Graduates are prepared to do electronic design and testing using the latest sophisticated electronic equipment. Employment may be found in areas including research, development, industrial process control, calibration, and the servicing of the latest electronic circuits. Opportunities exist throughout the industry for electronics technicians -- graduates are limited only by their own talent and motivation. Upon completion of this program, salary is directly commensurate with the technician´s ability, resourcefulness and drive. Many of the courses in this program are transferable to some four-year colleges and universities. Students wishing to pursue a four-year and other degree should discuss this with their advisor. It is also possible to transfer credit to this program from Caterpillar Inc. and other apprentice training programs. Apprentices and apprentice graduates should contact the department office for further information. This program assumes no prior knowledge of electricity or electronics.

• Industrial Electrical Technology

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  The Industrial Electrical Technology program prepares the graduate to service and repair industrial electrical and electronic machines and systems. Students will work with a wide variety of modern industrial machines and controls, learning to install and maintain this type of equipment. Graduates are prepared to work in many manufacturing and industrial facilities with modern electrical and electronic systems. Many of the courses can also be transferred to technology programs at some four-year institutions. Graduates from apprentice programs at Caterpillar Inc. or other apprentice programs may be able to transfer credits to this program. Further information may be obtained by contacting the department office.

• Management - Supervision

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  The Management program is designed for students preparing for managerial positions but provides the student with the opportunity to specialize by pursuing electives in one of three management career options: Supervision; Materials and Logistics Management; or Hospitality Management. Internship courses are offered whereby students can gain work experience in their chosen field and earn college credit while working at an approved business location. Program requirements can be completed in four semesters of full-time study or on a part-time basis. The program is not designed for college transfer, although some courses may transfer with approval from four-year institutions.

• Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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  The manufacturing industry has responded to the ongoing technology revolution, becoming an exciting and challenging venue as the workplace becomes more and more sophisticated. Manufacturing engineering technologists have many professional roles, depending on the size and nature of the manufacturing company for which they work. Lean manufacturing, process control, technical communication, machine tool research, solid part modeling, and programming 3D tool paths are just a few of the engineering technologists responsibilities. Advances in computer technology, combined with intellegent controls and fabricating technology, have created a environment that rewards companies and individuals capable of utilizing these tools. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology program provides students with a strong technology knowledge base, preparing them for their advancement into higher education at several Illinois universities, or to begin their vocational career in an entry-level position in a manufacturing firm. The college maintains articulation agreements with several universities from which students may pursue a bachelor´s degree upon graduating.

• Mechanical Engineering Technology

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  The role of the Mechanical Engineering Technologist in industry is quite varied. They are often employed in the design office of a manufacturer. Some entry-level graduates construct computer graphic models of machines that are being designed. The career path of these graduates could lead to job titles of senior designer, or design supervisor. Mechanical Engineering Technologists also work in product support, solving design-related problems on machines already in use. Some work as service information technologists. They write and develop service and repair instructions for complex machines. Some are applications engineers, who help equipment manufacturers design the correct bearings, pumps, motors, etc. into a wide range of products. Others work as test technicians. They work in labs or at proving grounds to assess machine performance and durability. The computer has become a very important tool for the designer. Students develop a strong foundation in CAD software. Analytical and rational problem solving skills are very important for the Mechanical Engineering Technologist. They take courses in mathematics, science, drafting, and machine design, and courses in communications are required. Students receive bachelor´s degrees in Engineering Technology by transferring to Bradley University or one of several Illinois state universities.

• Welding Technology

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  The Welding Technology curriculum can be completed by a full-time student in two years and leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition to developing welding skills, the program includes technical background in such areas as metallurgy, physics and electricity, as well as a survey of industry-related practices. Employment possibilities include welder, welding specialist, welding analyst or welding technician.

• Materials and Logistics Management

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  The Materials and Logistics Management Program is designed to provide the vocational capabilities and skills required to effectively manage, implement, and execute the strategies and business plans needed to successfully compete in today´s manufacturing environment. The program provides a focused curriculum for employees currently working in the field of Materials and Logistics Management, and serves to enhance the qualifications for those desiring to enter this field. Program courses stress the practical knowledge, techniques, and theory needed to work effectively, to solve current problems, and to develop new strategies and direction. In addition, this program prepares the student for APICS National Certification.

• Machine Tool Technology

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  Machine Tool Technology is a program designed to develop a strong foundation in traditional and automated machining practices. The program is a blend of skills development and associated theory and is intended for students who wish to become apprentices in the metal-working machining industry. This curriculum prepares graduates for employment opportunities as an apprentice in the following skilled trades: precision machinist, mold maker, die maker, tool maker, and related professions. Students will be introduced to potential employers over the course of the program, and the student will intern at a local metal-working machining company that employs apprentices. On completion of this program, the formal educational and training components of an apprenticeship will be satisfied, with on-the-job training remaining after becoming employed as an apprentice. Many courses in the program are transferable to a four-year school and should be articulated by the student with the particular college or university. The basic machining courses are competency-based, using the National Machining Skill Standards and the Illinois Occupational Skill Standards, Machining Skills Cluster models. High school students who have competed the Workforce 2000 Manufacturing Internship Program can receive up to three credit hours toward the completion of this degree.