This program is offered as hybrid.
Hybrid instruction is a mixture of in-person work and online instruction. Complete coursework remotely and come into the classroom only for labs and hands-on skills.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-Th 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Day: F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Are you looking for a career in manufacturing but don’t know where to get started? The Manufacturing Technician program will help you launch your career. This 4 credit certificate will cover the basic skills and knowledge you need to work as a technician in a variety of manufacturing fields. Courses are employer-driven, so your skills will immediately apply to jobs in local companies. If you want to take your career a step further, credit from the Manufacturing Technician certificate will transfer to other OTECH manufacturing programs. Technicians are in high demand, so now is a great time to get into manufacturing.
The Manufacturing Technician program covers fundamental and technical skills while providing students and incumbent workers with the knowledge needed to prepare them for an advanced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Individuals enhance their foundational and core technical knowledge as well as skills for production work from entry-level to front-line supervisory level. Graduates gain foundational skills required for entry-level employment or may continue their education to specialize in any of the manufacturing areas.
Program Objectives
To successfully complete the program, students must demonstrate competency in specific skills and verify their knowledge of industry-standard practices. Program objectives include the following skills and topics:
Mike Tolson has over 20 years of mechanical maintenance experience, including 18 years in the manufacturing industry and 12 years of industrial automated machine build, setup and training experience. Mike graduated from the Ogden-Weber Technical College Industrial Automation Maintenance program in 2016, and in 2017, Mike became a full time instructor so that he can continue his passion of conveying his knowledge to others. Mike truly enjoys being a part of others’ success and will do what it takes to help students obtain their goals.
Office Hours: M: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tues-Th: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment | Location: Manufacturing Tech 100D
Clint Hammer worked 29 years as an Electrical Technician at Fresenius Medical Group, with a decade spent as a Senior Technician. His expertise is bolstered by a Journeyman Electrical Technician certification from OTECH. Clint's career ambition centers on becoming an exceptional industrial automation instructor while continually enhancing his skill set. Clint's dedication, combined with his wealth of experience, positions him as a pivotal figure in the field of industrial automation, poised to inspire future generations and drive innovation. Meet with Clint →
Office Hours: Mon – Tue: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wed & Th: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fri: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Location: Manufacturing Tech 100C
Adam is a seasoned Maintenance Tech with over 17 years of experience in Industrial Automation. He has worked for several local manufacturing companies, including Pictsweet, Neutracutical, and Fresenius Medical Care. He graduated from OWATC in Industrial Automation in 2013 and attended Garden City Community College in Kansas, where he became certified to work on industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. Adam aims to continue to learn and grow by exploring new technologies in the field. He also aspires to mentor the next generation of industrial maintenance technicians.
Office Hours: Mon – Tue: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wed – Fri: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Location: Manufacturing Tech 100D
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The Manufacturing Technician program is built in partnership with local employers who shape the curriculum. This means graduates have industry-specific skills that are in high demand.
Students will learn industry standard machine safety. These core principles will help them stay safe in manufacturing jobs in a variety of settings.
This course offers an introduction into the basics of automation. Students will learn about proper tool usage, including hand and power tools. Also covered are test tools, precision measurement tools, threaded and non-threaded fasteners, torque, drill and tap procedures. Safety, and lean manufacturing concepts are also obtained.
Coursework includes precision mechanical assembly of systems including motors, belts/pulleys, chains/sprockets, and gears. Assembly techniques include the use of common hand tools and measurement equipment such as tensiometers, dial indicators, and tachometers. Students will use their experience in a wide range of machinery prime movers in industry, such as conveyors, air handling, and product handling within automated assembly lines.
This course is a real world hands-on approach to learning pneumatic and hydraulic principles and circuitry. Students will use schematics to construct and troubleshoot fluid power circuits and fluid power systems. Includes prime movers, reservoirs, pumps, gauges, directional control valves, cylinders, and motors.
The Manufacturing Technician curriculum is focused on providing relevant experience in a setting that matches the local industry as closely as possible. We strive to leverage content in a way that prepares our students to take on the challenges they will face in the workforce and help them to be successful. The course content and direction is driven by our local employers and implemented by a team of instructors that all come from industry. We leverage that collective industry experience to bring perspective to the information being presented and make it more meaningful.
Manufacturing is a fast-growing, high demand industry with a lot of local career opportunities. Companies offer competitive pay with significant room for advancement.
