Manufacturing Technician

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This NEW class has been created in collaboration with local employers to fill the hiring needs of many new jobs in Monroe County in 2024 and beyond. Our part-time Manufacturing Technician program prepares you for a career in the process technology industry in only 18 weeks. Using the "learn while you earn" model, our evening class allows you to work while you're taking classes. In this class, you will gain the fundamental skills of industrial processes in various industries including chemical process, physical processes, and food production. Students will gain knowledge in the basics of the field including pumps, valves, drums, vessels, process industry technology, and process control instrumentation. This course is designed for anyone looking for a start in a new, growing field with more opportunities opening in the Finger Lakes region over the next few years.

Program Requirements:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Successful completion of TABE entrance assessment
  • HS diploma recommended, not required (note: employers may require a high school diploma)
Tuition: $2,695 FREE for 2024-25 school year!
Dates: 
  • Fall: 9/10/24 - 1/28/25
  • Spring: 2/11/2025 - 6/24/2025
Class Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Program length: 108 hours of in-person instruction + 10 hours of online coursework = 118 hours; 18 weeks
Location: BOCES 2 Career & Technical Education Center (WEMOCO) 
3589 Big Ridge Road, Spencerport, NY 14559
Dress Code: Long pants (jeans or khakis are acceptable), a shirt that covers the torso (shoulders, waistline, and chest), and sneakers or boots. Wear clothing that can get dirty.
  • No clothing with offensive or inappropriate language or images.
  • No open-toed or heeled shoes above ½ inch; no slippers, slides, crocs, loafers, boat shoes, or hey dude shoes.
  • No dangling earrings, chains, bracelets, or necklaces (close fitting jewelry is ok).
  • No loose or baggy clothing; no track pants, leggings, or sweats.
  • Long hair must be tied back, and nails trimmed. 
Supplies: Safety glasses are required and will be provided.

Employment Outlook: Industrial Process Technician, Industrial Manufacturing Technician, Industrial Operator I, II, III, Lead Operator, Senior Operator
For more information on what Manufacturing Technician could look like as a career, click here.


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What Will I Learn?

  • Technical Reading
  • Safety, Health, and the Environment
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Overview of the Process Technology Industry
  • Piping and Valves
  • Tanks, Drums, and Vessels
  • Pumps
  • Process Control Instrumentation
  • Process Utilities

OSHA 10 Certification
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10-hour training will help educate workers to predict, prevent, identify, and stop possible common worksite hazards, and is required for many industry careers.

Student Support and Academic Services

  • Access to student support advisors, who can provide support through the admissions process, career advisement, and referral services 
  • Access to academic, employability, and interviewing support
  •  Access to employer networks and job opportunities

How Do I Enroll?

Admission Process
Our admissions process can be completed in three simple steps:
  1. Complete an entrance assessment,
  2. Submit required program documents, and
  3. Provide payment to secure a seat in the class.

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