The Manufacturing Technology program prepares students for job opportunities in many different areas of the economy. Students experience a multi-disciplinary program that allows them to be a highly productive team member in the work place. Currently there are over 20,000 job openings nation wide and growing as workers retire more quickly than new qualified workers are available.

Even in today's slowing economy there is a shortage of qualified machining technicians and the need is expected to continue to grow as the aging workforce begins to retire. Placement has been near 100 % with typical starting salaries ranging from $28,000 - $40,000 per year.

The equipment and technology available allows the students to become well versed in the machining and fabrication trade. Students will train on a variety of equipment including lathes, mills, surface grinders, welders and so on.

Students are expected to become more than just experts in machine operation. Educational experiences at OSU Institute of Technology/MAIP prepare students to be effective team members, problem solvers and leaders. Students are exposed to the "big picture" and not just their area of the manufacturing process.

Program Plan of Study for Manufacturing Technologies

• Dreamit-Doit
• GetSmarter
• GetTech