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Automotive Manufacturing Technology

Gadsden State Community College

Associate's Degree

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Automotive Manufacturing Technology program prepares students for careers in automotive manufacturing including industrial automation, robotics, programmable logic controllers, and quality control. Designed to meet the needs of the regional automotive industry.

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 49-9041.00

Skills

Critical ThinkingOperation and ControlTroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningMonitoringEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageProduction and ProcessingMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyDesignComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityInformation OrderingManual DexterityFinger DexterityControl PrecisionNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningReaction TimeMultilimb CoordinationHearing SensitivityPerceptual SpeedOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten Expression

Tasks

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equip
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, elec
  • Install or program computer hardware or machine or instrumentation software in microprocessor-based
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of ass
  • Program and calibrate drones for specific missions or tasks, ensuring proper functionality and performance.
  • Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
  • Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareFacilities management softwareIndustrial control softwareInventory management softwareProject management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareWord processing softwareInternet browser softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Acetylene torchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAirhammer chiselsAirpowered descaling drillsAirpowered descaling turbinesAlignment scopesAlignment toolsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAngled feeler gaugesAviation snipsBandsawsBearing bridge gaugesAnalog oscilloscopesComputerized numerical control CNC lathesComputerized numerical control CNC machining centersConductivity sensorsCoordinate measuring machines CMMDesktop computersDigital camerasDigital multimetersDigital oscilloscopesDigital tachometersDirect current DC power suppliesDrill pressesDroneDeployDynamometersFixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles UAV

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics49-9041.00
  • Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians17-3024.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers51-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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

  • Preventive maintenance schedules for a range of production machinery — execute independently, adjusting task sequencing to minimize downtime on a busy plant floor.
  • Malfunctioning mechanical components such as gears, bearings, and shafts — diagnose cause of failure and replace with appropriate parts with minimal oversight.
  • Hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on industrial equipment — inspect, clean, and adjust during routine servicing cycles in a processing facility.
  • Disassembly and reassembly of moderately complex machinery — perform in correct sequence, verifying tolerances and clearances against manufacturer service manuals.
  • Operational tests on repaired machinery — conduct and interpret results to confirm repair adequacy before releasing equipment back to production.
  • Defective parts and worn components — examine systematically using near-vision inspection and precision measuring instruments to determine serviceability.
  • Maintenance and repair records — document completely and accurately in a computerized maintenance management or inventory management system after each job.
  • Troubleshooting logic for recurring mechanical faults — apply structured diagnostic methods to identify root causes in familiar equipment types within the facility.
  • Replacement part requirements — assess and communicate clearly to supervisors or parts staff using inventory management software to avoid production delays.
  • Time and task priorities across multiple concurrent work orders — manage independently to meet production schedules in a high-demand industrial environment.

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
Not reported