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.

Skills Gained

Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in an advanced manufacturing career.

Earning Potential for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Your career education in advanced manufacturing opens doors to bigger opportunities, higher salaries, and more!

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians: $55,287-$89,033
Civil Engineering Technician: $57,000-$88,448
Computer Hardware Engineers: $45,381-$79,620
Cutting, Punching & Press Machine Setters & Operators: $32,567-$53,134
Electrical Technician: $52,024-$84,475
Industrial Engineers: $50,192-$92,309

Industrial Production Managers: $83,877-$149,181
Machinists: $34,428-$58,416
Mechanical Drafter: $48,456-$81,479
Model Makers, Wood: $51,674-$78,905
Production Manager: $48,388-$84,141
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, Brazers: $33,483-$54,547

Find a program near you in Advanced Manufacturing

Cypress College

Mechatronics

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Fullerton College

Automation Systems Technology & Maintenance
Drafting & Design Technology
Fashion Design/Production
Metrology
Machining & Machine Tools
Manufacturing Technology
Printing & Lithography
Welding Technology
Certificate – Architectural CAD Technology

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Irvine Valley College

Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Drafting Technology & Engineering

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Orange Coast College

Machining & Machine Tools
Welding Technology
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operator
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Programmer
Machinist
Tooling
Architectural Technology

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Saddleback College

Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Drafting Technology

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Santa Ana College

Biomedical Instrumentation
Electro-Mechanical Technology
Machining & Machine Tools
Manufacturing & Industrial Technology
Welding Technology
Engineering Computer Aided Drafting and Design Degree and Certificate

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I’m juggling kids and a business, and I was able to find something here that I could fit into…my crazy life.

Jodie Davies

Fullerton College student

Advanced Manufacturing Facts

Due to retirements and replacements, Los Angeles and Orange counties are projected to have about 150,000 middle-skilled manufacturing sector job openings by 2025.

Manufacturing currently employs more than 490,000 workers in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

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.