Automotive Manufacturing Technology is a rapidly growing career in one of Alabama’s highest-growth industries, automotive manufacturing.  With high demand for skilled workers in this industry, Trenholm State Technical College offers highly informative programs to prepare students to become Multi-Craft Technicians. This technology program will give students knowledge in the following areas using the most up-to-date modern equipment: Metrology, Coordinate Measuring Machine, Welding, Electrical, Programmable Logic Controllers, Machine Tool, Troubleshooting assembly lines, and Robotics Maintenance.

The Maintenance Multi-Craft technician is responsible for setup, installation, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of complex mechanical /electrical equipment, including automatic machines and process controls, motor control centers and related controls, computer control systems, some with man/machine interfaces, as well as basic plant electrical equipment.  This includes preventive maintenance activities related to production and building equipment, machinery and components.

At Trenholm State Technical College, the Automotive Manufacturing Technology program is designed to equip a student with the skills and technical knowledge needed to be a success in this interesting and growing field. The students are assigned to specific lab projects which must be completed while studying the theory directly related to the projects.

Occupational Choices

Automotive Manufacturing Technology graduates should find exceptional job opportunities in this field. As the economy grows, the demand for skilled and qualified Multi-Craft employees will increase. Demand for technicians will grow as the number of vehicles in operation increases, reflecting continued growth in the number of multi-car families. Growth in demand will be offset somewhat by slowing population growth and the continuing increase in the quality and durability of automobiles, which will require less frequent service. Additional job openings will be due to the need to replace a growing number of retiring technicians, who tend to be the most experienced workers.

Average Full-Time Wage

The average full-time annual wage for a Multi-Craft Technician is $28,000 - $70,150*. Employment in the manufacturing field is expected to increase 18 to 26 percent through the year 2014.

Awards

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Automotive Manufacturing Technology
           Emphasis: Injection Molding
           Emphasis: Machine Tool
           Emphasis: Die Repair

Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Short-Term Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Short-Term Certificate in Automotive Manufacturing Technology
           Emphasis: Machine Tool
           Emphasis: Injection Molding
           Emphasis: Die Repair 

Estimated Length & Cost*

*Tax not included.  Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers.  The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term.  Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

**Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006-2007.