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Manufacturing

Certified Production Technician (CPT)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $48K–$70K (early-career, national framing)

MSSC / NAM

Best for: Hands-on learners. CNC, manufacturing, quality control.

Job outcomes: Manufacturing Technician · CNC Operator · Quality Inspector

Ramp: Hands-on pathway focused on production, safety, and shop-floor fundamentals.

This program is for members who want a direct path into production and advanced manufacturing environments. You will build practical knowledge in safety, quality control, machining concepts, and shop-floor processes that employers expect in technician roles. Members who complete this track are preparing for production technician, machine operator, and quality-focused roles where reliability and process discipline matter.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Hands-on learners. CNC, manufacturing, quality control.

Typical roles

Manufacturing Technician · CNC Operator · Quality Inspector

Course preview

  • Introduction to Manufacturing
  • Blueprint Reading and Technical Drawing
  • Machining and CNC Operations
  • Welding Fundamentals

Plus 4 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English only

Skills you’ll learn

SafetyQuality practicesManufacturing processesMaintenance awareness

Course list

Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.
Part of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) program.

Ready to start your career in Manufacturing?

Applications take about 10 minutes. No cost for qualifying members. We respond within 1–2 business days.

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