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Theory and practical training for job entry into manufacturing such as electrical assembly technicians and fabricators. Troubleshooting electrical systems and basic assembly systems. Covers troubleshooting, theory of electrical systems, quality control, building electrical harnesses, blueprint reading, and operation of a variety of tools. Prepare for the workplace with introduction to business and job readiness skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be employed or actively seeking employment in the field or a related field.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
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Required Courses
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
SOC Career Code: 17-3029.06Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.
Typical Hourly Salary$51.35The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$68,005.40Annual Job Openings1,286Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Manufacturing Production Technicians
Manufacturing Production Technicians
SOC Career Code: 17-3029.09Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.
Typical Hourly Salary$51.35The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$68,005.40Annual Job Openings1,286Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
Typical Hourly Salary$52.35The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$62,857.05Annual Job Openings5,623Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2011.00Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Typical Hourly Salary$39.68The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,522.03Annual Job Openings296Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2022.00Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.62The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$36,816.47Annual Job Openings5,050Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2023.00Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.62The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$36,816.47Annual Job Openings5,050Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Engine and Machine Assemblers
Engine and Machine Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2031.00Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.29The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,942.40Annual Job Openings229Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Team Assemblers
Team Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2092.00Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.20The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,289.79Annual Job Openings13,311Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
SOC Career Code: 51-2093.00Perform precision assembling, adjusting, or calibrating, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.77The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$26,196.54Annual Job Openings10Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Machine Operators and Tenders for Roasting, Baking, and Drying Food and Tobacco
Machine Operators and Tenders for Roasting, Baking, and Drying Food and Tobacco
SOC Career Code: 51-3091.00Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$22.52The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,780.80Annual Job Openings324Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Food Batchmakers
Food Batchmakers
SOC Career Code: 51-3092.00Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.62The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$29,832.27Annual Job Openings2,779Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 51-3093.00Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.65The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,843.20Annual Job Openings618Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4011.00Operate computer-controlled machines or robots to perform one or more machine functions on metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$32.02The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$43,222.40Annual Job Openings1,371Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Programmers of Computer and Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
Programmers of Computer and Numerically Controlled Machine Tools
SOC Career Code: 51-4012.00Develop programs to control machining or processing of metal or plastic parts by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems.
Typical Hourly Salary$50.40The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$71,094.39Annual Job Openings323Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4021.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Typical Hourly Salary$23.14The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,427.20Annual Job Openings705Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Forging Machine Operators
Forging Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4022.00Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Typical Hourly Salary$29.42The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,667.19Annual Job Openings158Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Rolling Machine Operators
Rolling Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4023.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.10The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,376.00Annual Job Openings147Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4031.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.55The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$36,164.43Annual Job Openings1,376Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4032.00Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$29.77The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$37,107.19Annual Job Openings208Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4033.00Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$27.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,190.95Annual Job Openings952Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4034.00Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.02The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$43,850.89Annual Job Openings355Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Milling and Planing Machine Operators
Milling and Planing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4035.00Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.58The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,792.00Annual Job Openings250Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Model Makers
Metal and Plastic Model Makers
SOC Career Code: 51-4061.00Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
Typical Hourly Salary$45.30The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$55,286.39Annual Job Openings41Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
SOC Career Code: 51-4062.00Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Typical Hourly Salary$39.42The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$49,712.00Annual Job Openings9Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4072.00Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.48The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,131.20Annual Job Openings934Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Multiple Machine Tool Operators
Multiple Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4081.00Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.63The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,657.04Annual Job Openings772Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4122.00Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.21The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$39,089.37Annual Job Openings348Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Heat Treating Equipment Operators
Heat Treating Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4191.00Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat-treat metal or plastic objects.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.25The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,850.38Annual Job Openings124Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-4192.00Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.65The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$42,496.28Annual Job Openings52Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Plating and Coating Machine Operators
Plating and Coating Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4193.00Set up, operate, or tend plating or coating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Includes electrolytic processes.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,342.98Annual Job Openings616Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6061.00Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.79The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$29,435.55Annual Job Openings204Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Cutting Machine Operators
Textile Cutting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6062.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$29,519.55Annual Job Openings120Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6063.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$28,339.77Annual Job Openings149Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6064.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.23The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$29,855.57Annual Job Openings67Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding and Forming Machine Operators for Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Extruding and Forming Machine Operators for Synthetic and Glass Fibers
SOC Career Code: 51-6091.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.89The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,965.87Annual Job Openings118Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Wood Sawing Machine Operators
Wood Sawing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-7041.00Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate CNC equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.53The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$30,618.88Annual Job Openings388Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Woodworking Machine Operators
Woodworking Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-7042.00Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate CNC equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$23.34The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,534.05Annual Job Openings680Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9012.00Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.
Typical Hourly Salary$38.28The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$46,594.12Annual Job Openings1,085Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9021.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.49The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,744.25Annual Job Openings379Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9023.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.82The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$37,480.04Annual Job Openings1,495Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9032.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.48The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,970.97Annual Job Openings558Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9041.00Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products, such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.28The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,817.60Annual Job Openings553Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Furnace, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9051.00Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities, such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
Typical Hourly Salary$27.95The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$41,641.60Annual Job Openings101Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
SOC Career Code: 51-9061.00Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$36.42The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$41,146.02Annual Job Openings7,669Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9111.00Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Typical Hourly Salary$24.26The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$30,849.34Annual Job Openings5,910Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9121.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials.
Typical Hourly Salary$32.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$39,016.04Annual Job Openings1,636Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-9123.00Paint, coat, or decorate articles such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Typical Hourly Salary$32.77The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$31,887.09Annual Job Openings173Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9191.00Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.65The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$32,531.20Annual Job Openings154Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9192.00Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.95The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$34,379.90Annual Job Openings353Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9193.00Operate or tend equipment, such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.
Typical Hourly Salary$27.42The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$33,163.01Annual Job Openings182Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Stone Cutters and Carvers
Stone Cutters and Carvers
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.03Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,156.13Annual Job Openings645Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Potters
Potters
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.05Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,156.13Annual Job Openings645Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Molding and Casting Workers
Molding and Casting Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.07Perform a variety of duties such as mixing materials, assembling mold parts, filling molds, and stacking molds to mold and cast a wide range of products.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,156.13Annual Job Openings645Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 51-9196.00Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Typical Hourly Salary$26.72The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$36,337.59Annual Job Openings624Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Production Work Helpers
Production Work Helpers
SOC Career Code: 51-9198.00Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.35The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$29,968.72Annual Job Openings4,272Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 53-7011.00Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
Typical Hourly Salary$23.38The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,251.39Annual Job Openings295Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologists
Certificate & Degree Details
Select a certificate below to expand details- Manufacturing and Electrical Systems (Noncredit)
Certificate of Completion
#37445Theory and practical training for job entry into manufacturing such as electrical assembly technicians and fabricators. Troubleshooting electrical systems and basic assembly systems. Covers troubleshooting, theory of electrical systems, quality control, building electrical harnesses, blueprint reading, and operation of a variety of tools. Prepare for the workplace with introduction to business and job readiness skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be employed or actively seeking employment in the field or a related field.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.Required Courses
Course List Course Prefix Course Name Units VOC MFTHManufacturing Theory and Blueprint Reading VOC MFPPManufacturing and Production Principles VOC MFESManufacturing and Electrical Systems BS ABE05Career Development