Advanced Manufacturing
An Industry with a Future.
The Advanced Manufacturing sector combines cutting-edge technology with state-of-the-art processes in order to meet the ever-changing production requirements of California’s major industries. As this sector continues to evolve and adopt new technologies, the demand for workers who possess these advanced, high-tech skills will continue to grow. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.
Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Make great products… and a great living! Advanced Manufacturing professionals are in demand.
3-D Printing | Machining | Chemical | Food | Biotech | Aerospace | Dental Equipment | Petroleum | Furniture | Household Products | Plastic Products | Paper Products | Metals | Transportation | Building Materials | Printing | Computers
Skills Gained
Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in an Advanced Manufacturing career.
Critical Thinking | Leadership | Math | Problem Solving | Teamwork | Ability to Learn | Technical Ability | Mechanical Understanding | Listening | Communication | Situational Awareness | Computer Proficiency
Earning Potential for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing
Your Career Education in Advanced Manufacturing opens doors to bigger opportunities,higher salaries, and more!
- 3-D Artist/Modelers: $50,000 – $55,000
- Additive Manufacturing Techs: $27,000 – $56,000
- Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators: $31,860 – $48,910
- Computer Hardware Engineers: $87,910 – $147,020
- Cutting, Punching & Press Machine Setters & Operators: $26,710 – $40,640
- First-Line Supervisors: $44,910 – $76,370
- Industrial Engineers: $68,550 – $106,970
- Industrial Production Managers: $60,030 – $193,450
- Machinists: $33,410 – $53,540
- Manufacturing Production Technicians: $46,810 – $79,290
- Purchasing Agents: $47,070 – $81,830
- Team Assemblers: $21,780 – $48,340
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, Brazers: $26,750 – $69,780
- Industrial Engineers: $68,550 – $106,970
I’m juggling kids and a business, and I was able to find something here that I could fit into…my crazy life.
Advanced Manufacturing Facts
The Orange County region accounts for 13.5% of all Advanced Manufacturing jobs in California.
From 2012-2017, the Manufacturing sector employed more peoplein Orange County than any other sector (more than 250,000).
In a survey of Orange County Career Education students in manufacturing careers, 85% reported a wage increase, while 92% reported being “satisfied”or “very satisfied” with their education.
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