Corporate Education Pathmaker at MCC

Jumpstart Your Path to a New Career!

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MCC is offering a FREE training opportunity! 

9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mondays – Thursdays
January 21 – March 3, 2025
MCC's Bedford Campus

For more information: Contact Katy Gentile at (978) 656-3212.

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MCC's eight-week robotics and automation program can help you reach your career goals. 

You'll gain:

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and robotics equipment
• Self-paced learning with group discussions
• Certified Manufacturing Associate Credentials throughTooling U and OSHA 10
• Options to interview with Insulet Corporation upon successful completion of the course

Eligibility Requirements

• Unemployed or under-employed
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
• High school diploma or GED/HiSET credential
• Available to work full-time upon course completion

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The training content delivers modules covering critical technical and soft skills necessary for successful employment in an Advanced Manufacturing Environment, using Automation and Robotics. 

This includes:

• 120 hours of in-person learning
• 30 hours of remote learning with ToolingU - Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and Computer Numerical Control-based machining. Participants will sit for the Society for Manufacturing Engineers Certified Manufacturing Associate examination.
• OSHA-10 Certification

Classroom Learning Includes

• Blueprint Reading – nomenclature, lines, and lettering associated with understanding drawings of manufactured components and systems.
• Cleanroom Awareness – how to properly gown safety coverings and equipment.
• Measurements Introduction – use of physical measurement tools to evaluate parts versus specifications. The importance of measurements and understanding tolerance, uncertainty and precision is emphasized.
• Mechanical/Mechatronics – introduction to the fundamentals of basic machines including mechanical drives, linkages, cams, timing, pneumatics, hydraulics and use of electronics to control automated mechanical systems (Mechatronics).
• Robotics – introduction to the use of robots in manufacturing and safety working with them. Students will experience manually controlling a FANUC industrial robot as well as creating basic programs for it.
• Industrial Electricity – introduction to nomenclature, schematics and basic electrical circuit theory required to perform fundamental electrical measurements using digital multi-meters (DMM).
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) – students learn Basic Components and Operation of PLCs.
• Sensors – introduction to various sensors and how they are used to monitor and control automated processes. 
• Quality – learn the role of Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions in the manufacture and distribution of goods. The role of ISO certification, Good Documentation Practices, and working in an FDA-regulated environment are presented.
• Lean Manufacturing – learn the fundamentals of lean manufacturing and the role it plays in the efficient manufacture and distribution of goods.
• MS Excel – application for recording and reporting data.
• Soft Skills – resume updates, interviewing and leadership.
    

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Not ready to start this fall?
MCC will offer two more learning cohorts in Winter/Spring. Email us to receive more infrmation about future classes.

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This program is offered through a partnership with The Mass Life Sciences Center and MassHire.