Workforce

Production Technician

Cip Code: 15.0699

Overview

The Production Technician program provides hands-on experience in manufacturing and process operations in core areas such as safety, quality control, maintenance, and production processes. Production Technicians provide troubleshooting and optimizing production equipment, ensuring high-efficiency operations while maintaining strict quality standards.

Production Technicians work with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and improve overall productivity with a commitment to safety, precision, and continuous learning within the manufacturing environment.

Production Technician Certificate (230 Contact Hours)

  • OSHT.1020 - Industrial Safety  38 Contact Hours   
  • QCTC.1043 - Quality Assurance (Quality Practices & Measurements) 48 Contact Hours
  • INMT.1019 - Manufacturing Processes & Production  48 Contact Hours 
  • INMT.1005 - Introduction to Maintenance (Maintenance Awareness)  48 Contact Hours  
  • QCTC.1001 - Total Quality Management (Green Production)  48 Contact Hours   

Certified Production: Safety & Quality Certificate (86 Contact Hours)

  • OSHT.1020 - Industrial Safety 38 Contact Hours
  • QCTC.1043 - Quality Assurance (Quality Practices & Measurements) 48 Contact Hours

Certified Production: Production & Maintenance Certification (144 Contact Hours)

  • INMT.1019 - Manufacturing Processes & Production 48 Contact Hours
  • INMT.1005 - Introduction to Maintenance (Maintenance Awareness) 48 Contact Hours
  • QCTC.1001 - Total Quality Management (Green Production) 48 Contact Hours

 

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Requirements

Safety Shoes/Boots; Safety Glasses

Career Options

Upon successful completion, graduates will receive a Weatherford College certificate of completion. Students can work as a Production Worker, Warehouse Manager, Material Handling Machine Operator Quality Assurance.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual median wage for drafters in May 2023 was
$37,430

Related Programs

Students wanting to continue their education and career might be interested in the Welding, HVAC Certificate, Logistics Specialits Certificate, Machining/CNC and Industrial Maintenance & Automation (IMAT) programs.

Transfer Options

Robotics & Automation Engineering AAS
Welding Technology AAS
Organizational Leadership BAAS

Scholarships

Funding assistance through the Workforce Education Grant and Weatherford College Foundation Scholarship for Workforce Education may be available for eligible applicants, until funds are depleted. Please visit the Financial Assistance page for applications. This program does not qualify for FAFSA.

CONTACT

workforceeducation@wc.edu
Weatherford Campus: 817-598-8870
Wise County Campus: 940-626-3304