Manufacturing Technician
Located at the A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center in Brenham, the Blinn College District’s Manufacturing Technician Program trains students for high-demand careers in machining technology. Through this program, students learn to set up and operate machine tools to produce precision metal parts, instruments, and tools. To prepare graduates for the jobs of tomorrow, all Blinn manufacturing technician students are trained on computer numerical control (CNC) lathes, which rapidly are replacing older production lathes due to their ease of setting, operation, repeatability, and accuracy. The program also includes instruction in industrial safety, precision measurement, and production quality. Additionally, Blinn’s Hodde Center has strong relationships with local businesses, helping many students to identify job opportunities prior to graduation.
Manufacturing Technician students are eligible to apply for Duddlesten Foundation scholarships while funds remain available.
Certificate Plan
The Manufacturing Technician Occupational Skills Award is a three-course program that prepares students to bring valuable skill sets to all areas of industrial production.
Students can take all three courses - Drafting: Autodesk AutoCAD, Basic Machine Shop, and Fundamentals of CNC Setup and Operations - in one semester or split the courses between multiple semesters.
Upon completion, students have an opportunity to earn an Autodesk AutoCAD Certified User Certificate.
Occupational Skills Award in Manufacturing Technician
Program FAQ
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing technicians earn a median annual salary of $47,940. The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area ranks among the top areas in the nation in terms of number of people employed in this field.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to classes. The following links may help students coordinate their commute to Blinn College.
Parking and Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking
Alternative Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking/alternative.html
Handicap-Accessible Transportation
www.blinn.edu/disability/handicap-accessible-transportation.html
Contact Us
Manufacturing Technician
Monica Mazoch
Program Specialist - Technical and Workforce Education
Phone: 979-830-4808
Email: monica.mazoch@blinn.edu
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Monica Mazoch
Program Specialist - Technical and Workforce Education
Phone: 979-830-4808
Email: monica.mazoch@blinn.edu
Request Info