What is Manufacturing Technology?

The manufacturing industry in the U.S. is rebounding from a deep national recession and continues to face strong competition from global producers. One of the keys to continued recovery lies with our manufacturing workforce. Nationally, and in Washington State, there is intense interest in defining the basic skills that employees need in a modern manufacturing enterprise, and ensuring that employees have those skills. These are not only the skills and knowledge needed to produce high quality products in the most cost effective ways, but also the skills needed to adapt to changing business environments and actively contribute to improving company operations.

Getting specialized training in manufacturing, such as that offered in the Green River College Manufacturing Technology Program, is a way for manufacturing employees, those already in the field, as well as those entering the industry, to gain and begin building the basic skills and knowledge required by manufacturing companies who desire to compete in today's global market.

Green River College's Manufacturing Technology Program is designed to prepare individuals for entry into the job market as Conventional or CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist trainees.  Instruction covers conventional turning, milling and grinding, as well as basic programming, set up and operation of CNC machine tools.  Other subjects include shop safety, blueprint reading, shop mathematics, machine tool theory, inspection and surface plate techniques, as well as lean manufacturing and other skills currently required by industry.

Currently, Green River Community College Manufacturing Technology classes are offered mornings (M-F, 8:00 AM- noon), afternoons (M-F, 1-5 PM) and evenings (M-Th, 5:00-10:00 PM).

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