Manufacturing Technology Degree AAS
New Bern, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The AAS in Manufacturing Technology at Craven Community College introduces principles and practices of advanced manufacturing across plastics, metals, composites and electronics. You'll use high-tech equipment and learn machining set-ups, blueprint reading, CAD/CAM, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), lathe and milling operations, CNC punch and brake press, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operation, quality assurance, manufacturing management, R&D and shop safety. The program emphasizes production techniques, materials processing, fabrication, precision machining and computerized manufacturing workflows.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as CNC machinist, manufacturing technician, CAD/CAM operator, PLC technician, quality technician, production supervisor in manufacturing, fabrication and production environments.
The face of manufacturing has changed and Craven Community College is at the forefront of today’s advanced manufacturing processes. Our Manufacturing Technology degree introduces students to the principles and practices of manufacturing in today’s global marketplace. Students will be exposed to valuable high-tech equipment, technology, and concepts applicable in a variety of advanced manufacturing industries such as plastics, metals, composites, furniture, textiles, and electronics.
The Manufacturing Technology program provides students with real-world knowledge and understanding of manufacturing management practices, manufacturing materials and processes, research and development, and quality assurance.
Coursework will include machining set-ups and operations processes, blueprint reading, Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) principles, perform operations on lathes, milling machines, CNC punch, and brake press, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operation, and various computerized production techniques. Additional emphasis is placed on shop safety and the safe operation of equipment.
