CTE- Manufacturing
The high school CTE Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.
Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics
The Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics CTE program of study focuses on the assembly, operation, maintenance, and repair of electromechanical equipment or devices. High school CTE learners may work in a variety of mechanical fields, gaining knowledge and experience in robotics, refinery and pipeline systems, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. CTE concentrators may work in a variety of fields of engineering.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics
- Participate in SkillsUSA and local STEM events
- Work at a local business or industry apprenticeship
- Join the American Welding Society
High School CTE Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Certifications
- C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Basic Operations
- C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Robot System Operations
- C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation System Specialist I -216 Robotic System Integration 1
- C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist I - 208 Programmable Controller- Troubleshooting 1
- C-200 Certified Industry 4.0 Automation Systems Specialist I -215 Robotic Operations 1
- Certified Manufacturing Associate
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) - CAM
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) - Additive Manufacturing
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Lathe Set Up and Operations
- FANUC Robot Operator 1
- FESTO Certified Industry 4.0 Associate Fundamentals
- Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Process Control Systems
- Machining CNC Mill Operations Level I
- Machining CNC Mill Programming Setup and Operations Level I
- Machining CNC Milling Skills Level II
- Machining CNC Milling Skills Level II
Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Salary Information
Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Electro-Mechanical Assemblers | $30,160 |
Electro-Mechanical Technicians | $56,555 |
Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $49,816 |
Manufacturing Technology
The Manufacturing Technology CTE program of study focuses on the development and use of automatic and computer controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. High school CTE learners will learn how to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Students will also learn how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Manufacturing Technology
- Participate and compete in SkillsUSA
- Job shadow a machinist
- Work in a local business or industry apprenticeship
- Join the American Welding Society
High School CTE Manufacturing Technology Certifications
- AWS D.1.1 Structural Steel
- AWS SENSE Level 1: Entry Welder
- C-101 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate – Basic Operations
- C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate - Robot System Operations
- Certified Manufacturing Associate
- Certified Production Technician (CPT) 4.0
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP)- CAM
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) - Additive Manufacturing
- CNC Lathe Operations
- CNC Lathe Set Up and Operations
- Machining CNC Mill Operations Level I
- Machining CNC Mill Programming Setup and Operations Level I
- Machining CNC Milling Skills Level II
- Machining CNC Turning Level II
- Machining Drill Press Level I
- Machining Grinding Level I
- Machining Measurement, Material, and Safety Level I
- Machining Milling Level I
- Manufacturing Technology
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Welding Level 1
- Precision Machining - Job Ready
- Welding - Job Ready
Manufacturing Technology Salary Information
Manufacturing Technology Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering Technicians | $57,117 |
CNC Machine Operators | $39,250 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | $60,757 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians | $60,382 |
Industrial Engineering Technicians | $61,672 |
Welding
The Welding CTE program of study focuses on the development and use of automatic and computer-controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. High school CTE learners learn how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment.
Work-Based and Expanded Learning Opportunities in Welding
- Participate in SkillsUSA and local STEM events
- Job shadow a machinist
- Work in a local business or industry apprenticeship
- Join the American Welding Society
High School CTE Welding Certifications
- API 1104 Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities
- AWS Certified Welder
- AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
- AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding
- AWS SENSE Level 1: Entry Welder
- Industrial Technology Maintenance (ITM) - Maintenance Welding
- NCCER Construction Technology Certification Level I
- NCCER Core
- NCCER Welding Level I
- Welding - Job Ready
Welding Salary Information
Welding Occupations | Average Salary |
|---|---|
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $41,350 |
Welding Soldering and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders | $40,040 |
Sources and Additional Information on CTE and Manufacturing:
- TEA-CTE Manufacturing Cluster
- Northline Industrial- How Have Robots Changed Manufacturing?
- Machinery Trader Publication
- Investopedia- 7 Companies Owned by the Koch Brothers
- IVCCD- What are the Four Types of Welding
- US News- Everything You Need to Know About Six Sigma Certification
- Zippia- Plant Manager Jobs- What Does a Plant Manager Do?
- Zippia- Product Manager Jobs- What Does a Product Manager Do?
- Unison- The Importance of CNC Machining in the Manufacturing Industry
- Material Welding- Welding vs Soldering vs Brazing
- Trimantec- TIG vs MIG vs Stick Welding
- Welding Program of Study
- Manufacturing Technology Program of Study
- Advanced Manufacturing Machinery Mechanics Program of Study
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