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Steel Industry Technology

Arkansas Northeastern College

Associate's DegreeCIP: 15.0611

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This program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the steel industry or manufacturing processes that require specialized job and skill knowledge. Applied knowledge acquired through this program pertains particularly to steel-related industries but is also relevant to any advanced manufacturing enterprise.

Credits

60 credits

Dates

Since Feb 2000

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Blytheville, Arkansas

    2501 S Division, Blytheville, Arkansas, 72316-1109

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 17-3029.08

Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive LearningMonitoringWritingEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem SolvingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMechanicalProduction and ProcessingPhysicsEducation and TrainingDesign

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityPerceptual SpeedInductive ReasoningFar Vision

Tasks

  • Compute or record photonic test data.
  • Maintain clean working environments, according to clean room standards.
  • Adjust or maintain equipment, such as lasers, laser systems, microscopes, oscilloscopes, pulse gener
  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, el
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, o
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Operate drones for remote inspection of large or hard-to-reach structures, such as wind turbines, bridges, or tall buildings.
  • Develop final construction plans that include aesthetic representations of the structure or details
  • Prepare scale drawings or architectural designs, using computer-aided design or other tools.
  • Prepare information regarding design, structure specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimat

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareDesktop publishing softwareData base management system software

Tools

Abrasive grinding machinesAnalog oscilloscopesAtomic force microscopes AFMAutocollimatorsBench refractometersBinocular light compound microscopesBiosafety cabinetsBit error rate testers BERTCalipersChemical protective face shieldsChemical vapor deposition CVD systemsCollimatorsCommon path interferometersComputerized numerical control CNC band sawsComputerized numerical control CNC drill pressesAcoustic emissions systemsAcoustic testersAmp metersBinocular polarizing microscopesBinocularsBlack lightsCapacitance testersCharge-coupled device CCD camerasClosed circuit television systemsComputer assisted tomography CAT inspection equipmentDepth gaugesDesktop computersDigital micrometersDigital oscilloscopesDigital refractometers

Work Values

AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Photonics Technicians17-3029.08
  • Non-Destructive Testing Specialists17-3029.01
  • Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Photonic test data — compute, verify, and record with reduced oversight using standard formulas and data-logging software in a test lab.
  • Clean room cleanliness standards — monitor and maintain independently, identifying and correcting minor contamination risks on the production floor.
  • Lasers, oscilloscopes, and pulse generators — adjust and operate routinely to support ongoing photonics experiments and production runs.
  • Calibration documentation for optical equipment — draft and update following established SOPs in a quality-controlled technical environment.
  • Assembly and processing equipment such as die bonders and wire bonders — set up and run with minimal guidance during standard manufacturing shifts.
  • Failure analysis for optoelectrical products — perform according to test plans, identifying common failure modes in familiar product lines.
  • Engineers and scientists — support actively during experiment execution by collecting data and flagging anomalies in real time.
  • Troubleshooting procedures for photonic subsystems — apply systematically to resolve recurring equipment issues in a lab or production setting.
  • Analytical or scientific software — use to process and interpret photonic measurement results for routine reporting purposes.
  • New fixture or tooling concepts — contribute practical feedback during early development cycles based on hands-on production experience.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
75%