Author: Scott Kearns

Career Map

Stackable Credentials

Manufacturing Production

Stackable Credentials Defined

The path to advancement in the manufacturing industry

Degree, Jobs, Salary

Skills Mastered

Stackable credentials utilize classes, certifications and work experience that serve as building blocks to the next level of classes and certifications in a given career field. Stackable credentials allow you to enter the workforce quickly and continue taking classes to earn higher level certificates and degrees to advance your career.

Bachelor’s Degree + Experience
CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Production Technologist, Machinist, Quality Technician
$20 - $45/Hour*

Personnel Management, Operations Analysis, Financial Analysis, Advanced Manufacturing and Technical Competencies

Computer Integrated Machining and Manufacturing A.A.S. Degree + Experience
CNC Programmer, Manager, Machinist, Team Supervisor, Customer Service/Sales Associate, Set-up Operator
$15 - $30/Hour*

CNC Programming and Operation, Geometric Tolerancing, Metallurgy, Process Planning

General Technology A.S. Degree**
Entry-level Lathe or Mill Operator, Machinist
$12-17/Hour*

Blueprint Reading, Quality Control and Inspection, Lathe and Mill Operations, Preventative Maintenance, Workplace Safety

Subsidized

MSSC Certification - Manufacturing
OSHA 10-hour Card**
Entry-level Saw or Drill Press Operator
$11 - $16/Hour*

Operate Saws, Grinders, and Drill Presses, OSHA and Workplace Safety

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Subsidized

High School/GED
Production/Shipping/Warehouse worker
$10 - $13/Hour*

Soft Skills, Reading/Writing, Arithmetic, Equipment Operations, Basic Computers

*Base wage not including benefits. Wages based on MERIC research.
** SCC Offering

REV. December 2014