About the Manufacturing Technology Program

The DMACC Manufacturing Technology program prepares applicants for a wide variety of manufacturing tasks in industry. Successful applicants will learn the basic elements of welding, automation, computer numerical controlled machine operation, computer-aided drafting and design, machining, and workplace skills. Manufacturers in Iowa report that they will require more than 1,000 workers who have these skills by 2005. Graduates will be positioned for employment by a wide variety of manufacturers throughout the state and nation.

At completion of this two year Associate of Applied Science degree program graduates will be prepared for a large number of skilled careers in the manufacturing industry. Opportunities exist in many different types of manufacturing.