Plastics Manufacturing - Northwest State Community College

Plastics Manufacturing from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. A Plastics Manufacturing Certificate prepares the individual to setup and maintain injection molding processes; plastics testing processes and ensure Quality Control. Individuals may also be skilled in various processes such as blow molding, extrusion, and thermoforming. Typically these individuals report to Manufacturing Supervisors receiving daily objectives from them. Technicians work on assignments and tasks with minimum supervision and guidance, often requiring the technician to interface and pass down information to personnel on incoming and outgoing shifts. It is expected by employers that technicians demonstrate excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Career Outlook Graduates of this program may find employment as entry-level Mold Technicians , Mold Setters, Job Setters and Material Handlers working under the direction of the Manufacturing department. Some of the typical duties of these Technicians will include performing: mold insert changes; material color changes; press start-ups and shut downs; mold changes and Planned Maintenance (PMs) on the molds. Performing product inspections to verify conformance to specifications, ensuring quality control. Directing and performing adjustments of molding equipment, working closely with the Production and the Quality Control departments. Program Learning Outcomes Students earning a certificate from this program should demonstrate: 1. Basic knowledge of polymers including history, current industry, recycling, types of polymers and properties. 2. Basic knowledge of common manufacturing processes used in the plastics industry. 3. Proficiency in design concepts, orthographic projection, dimensioning practices, and blueprint reading. 4. Knowledge of reading and operating precision measuring devices and the ability to apply SPC practices to various processes within the plastics industry. 5. Knowledge of the physics of fluids, components, troubleshooting and design applications for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 6. Basic knowledge of the injection molding process and the ability to establish a production intent process and troubleshoot various defects. 7. Basic knowledge of the various properties associated with plastics and ability to perform functional tests used to determine properties. 8. Basic knowledge of common secondary operations used in the plastics industry primarily for assembly and decorating. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.