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Manufacturing Technician Certificate

Manufacturing Technician Certificates

KC’s Manufacturing Technician Certificate consists of nine courses that train students to be job-ready for the manufacturing industrial work environments.  For more info, please contact Brenda Brown at (903) 983-8288 or bjbrown@kilgore.edu.

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Manufacturing Technician Certificate Courses

Logistics

$ 375
00
One Time
  • 48 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course introduces logistics in industrial/service industries. Topics: working definitions, material handling equipment, inventory management, warehousing, purchasing & packaging.

Manufacturing Processes

$ 375
00
One Time
  • 48 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This explores methods used in manufacturing including metal forming, welding, machining, heat-treating, plating, assembly procedures, process control, casting & injection molding.

Precision Tools & Measurement

$ 375
00
One Time
  • 48 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course is an introduction to the modern science of dimensional metrology. Topics include identification, selection, and application of various types of precision instruments associated with the machining trade. Course content includes practice of basic layout and piece part measurements while using standard measuring tools.

Principles of Lean Manufacturing

$ 375
00
One Time
  • 40 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course covers the principles of lean manufacturing, including a systematic approach to reducing costs and lead-time. Emphasis is on efficient production systems and the need for flexibility within those systems.

Print reading for Industry

$ 275
00
One Time
  • 36 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course studies aspects of industrial blueprints with a focus on terminology, symbols, graphic descriptions, procedures, and industry standards. Emphasis is on interpretation of plans and drawings used by various industries. Textbook required.

Shop Math

$ 275
00
One Time
  • 36 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course covers applied mathematics required for the machine trades occupation. Topics include measurement, whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, decimals, and selected algebra, geometry, and trigonometry applications used in machine shop employment. Emphasis is on defining the use of formulas and identifying conversion methods of numbering systems. Textbook required.

Shop Safety

$ 275
00
One Time
  • 36 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This introductory course covers general safety and security on the premises. Also includes an introduction to specific training techniques involving safe handling of blood and airborne pathogens, the right to know and MSDS. Topics outline Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, inspections, penalties & compliance. Students will receive 10-hour OSHA General Industry cards.

Specialized Computer Applications

$ 175
00
One Time
  • 24 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course covers computer applications and knowledge necessary to perform specific operations in a manufacturing setting.

Workplace Communications

$ 175
00
One Time
  • 24 hrs
  • Kilgore Campus
This course is a study of the written, listening and speaking skills applicable to the duties and responsibilities of a manufacturing employee. Topics include communication skills involved for interaction with customers; proper written communication skills; grammar; sentence structure; spelling; correct content and tone for e-mail communication; and rules for clear and concise telephone and face-to-face conversations.