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Certificate of Completion
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This certificate provides a foundation of basic skills for employment in a variety of entry-level manufacturing positions. Courses in this program include an Introduction to Mechanical Principles, Print Reading and Shop Practice, Manual Machining I, and Manual Machining II. Upon completion of this program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Foundation.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be technically competent.
- Students will be employed or seek employment in the field or a related field..
- Students will demonstrate ability to perform basic mill and lathe setup and operation and machine a simple industry representative component from a 2D print.Â
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Required Courses
- Industrial Engineering Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians
SOC Career Code: 17-3026.00Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.46The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$72,700.99Annual Job Openings544Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-1011.00Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. Excludes team or work leaders.
Typical Hourly Salary$27.07The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$73,497.15Annual Job Openings5,644Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2011.00Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.
Typical Hourly Salary$23.05The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$58,692.48Annual Job Openings282Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2022.00Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$45,904.89Annual Job Openings5,133Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2023.00Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$45,904.89Annual Job Openings5,133Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Engine and Machine Assemblers
Engine and Machine Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2031.00Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.67The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,587.46Annual Job Openings277Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters
SOC Career Code: 51-2061.00Perform precision assembling or adjusting, within narrow tolerances, of timing devices such as digital clocks or timing devices with electrical or electronic components.
Typical Hourly Salary$15.90The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$36,956.71Annual Job Openings2Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Team Assemblers
Team Assemblers
SOC Career Code: 51-2092.00Work as part of a team having responsibility for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Team assemblers can perform all tasks conducted by the team in the assembly process and rotate through all or most of them, rather than being assigned to a specific task on a permanent basis. May participate in making management decisions affecting the work. Includes team leaders who work as part of the team.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.62The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,037.43Annual Job Openings14,862Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Machine Operators and Tenders for Roasting, Baking, and Drying Food and Tobacco
Machine Operators and Tenders for Roasting, Baking, and Drying Food and Tobacco
SOC Career Code: 51-3091.00Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.64The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,580.80Annual Job Openings253Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Food Batchmakers
Food Batchmakers
SOC Career Code: 51-3092.00Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.71The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$37,933.02Annual Job Openings2,404Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 51-3093.00Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.50The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,979.19Annual Job Openings541Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
Extruding and Drawing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4021.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to extrude or draw thermoplastic or metal materials into tubes, rods, hoses, wire, bars, or structural shapes.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.82The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$43,950.40Annual Job Openings387Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Forging Machine Operators
Forging Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4022.00Set up, operate, or tend forging machines to taper, shape, or form metal or plastic parts.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.00The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$52,020.80Annual Job Openings47Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Rolling Machine Operators
Rolling Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4023.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to roll steel or plastic forming bends, beads, knurls, rolls, or plate, or to flatten, temper, or reduce gauge of material.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.51The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$46,384.00Annual Job Openings171Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4031.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.75The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$45,839.27Annual Job Openings844Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4032.00Set up, operate, or tend drilling machines to drill, bore, ream, mill, or countersink metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.05The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,008.00Annual Job Openings101Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4033.00Set up, operate, or tend grinding and related tools that remove excess material or burrs from surfaces, sharpen edges or corners, or buff, hone, or polish metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.97The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$42,545.33Annual Job Openings871Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
Lathe and Turning Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4034.00Set up, operate, or tend lathe and turning machines to turn, bore, thread, form, or face metal or plastic materials, such as wire, rod, or bar stock.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.32The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$48,526.39Annual Job Openings273Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Milling and Planing Machine Operators
Milling and Planing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4035.00Set up, operate, or tend milling or planing machines to mill, plane, shape, groove, or profile metal or plastic work pieces.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.99The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$51,292.80Annual Job Openings170Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Model Makers
Metal and Plastic Model Makers
SOC Career Code: 51-4061.00Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, milling and engraving machines, and jig borers to make working models of metal or plastic objects. Includes template makers.
Typical Hourly Salary$31.70The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$73,964.80Annual Job Openings24Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
Metal and Plastic Patternmakers
SOC Career Code: 51-4062.00Lay out, machine, fit, and assemble castings and parts to metal or plastic foundry patterns, core boxes, or match plates.
Typical Hourly Salary$29.45The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$62,316.80Annual Job Openings11Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4072.00Set up, operate, or tend metal or plastic molding, casting, or coremaking machines to mold or cast metal or thermoplastic parts or products.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.39The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,672.57Annual Job Openings1,116Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Multiple Machine Tool Operators
Multiple Machine Tool Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4081.00Set up, operate, or tend more than one type of cutting or forming machine tool or robot.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.57The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,287.11Annual Job Openings542Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4122.00Set up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.63The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$45,908.24Annual Job Openings284Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Heat Treating Equipment Operators
Heat Treating Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4191.00Set up, operate, or tend heating equipment, such as heat-treating furnaces, flame-hardening machines, induction machines, soaking pits, or vacuum equipment to temper, harden, anneal, or heat treat metal or plastic objects.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.53The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,029.81Annual Job Openings73Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-4192.00Lay out reference points and dimensions on metal or plastic stock or workpieces, such as sheets, plates, tubes, structural shapes, castings, or machine parts, for further processing. Includes shipfitters.
Typical Hourly Salary$27.50The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$64,016.16Annual Job Openings59Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Plating and Coating Machine Operators
Plating and Coating Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-4193.00Set up, operate, or tend plating machines to coat metal or plastic products with chromium, zinc, copper, cadmium, nickel, or other metal to protect or decorate surfaces. Typically, the product being coated is immersed in molten metal or an electrolytic solution.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.21The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,624.98Annual Job Openings551Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6061.00Operate or tend machines to bleach, shrink, wash, dye, or finish textiles or synthetic or glass fibers.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.79The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,484.79Annual Job Openings150Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Cutting Machine Operators
Textile Cutting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6062.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut textiles.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.34The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$37,252.80Annual Job Openings137Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6063.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that knit, loop, weave, or draw in textiles.
Typical Hourly Salary$15.82The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,232.03Annual Job Openings83Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6064.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that wind or twist textiles; or draw out and combine sliver, such as wool, hemp, or synthetic fibers. Includes slubber machine and drawing frame operators.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.12The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,787.11Annual Job Openings48Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding and Forming Machine Operators for Synthetic and Glass Fibers
Extruding and Forming Machine Operators for Synthetic and Glass Fibers
SOC Career Code: 51-6091.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that extrude and form continuous filaments from synthetic materials, such as liquid polymer, rayon, and fiberglass.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.96The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,533.53Annual Job Openings79Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Wood Sawing Machine Operators
Wood Sawing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-7041.00Set up, operate, or tend wood sawing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment. Includes lead sawyers.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.51The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$43,220.07Annual Job Openings294Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Woodworking Machine Operators
Woodworking Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-7042.00Set up, operate, or tend woodworking machines, such as drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, sanders, planers, and wood nailing machines. May operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.91The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$42,338.92Annual Job Openings350Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9012.00Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators.
Typical Hourly Salary$22.26The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$57,034.01Annual Job Openings1,181Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9021.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.79The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$41,946.93Annual Job Openings225Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
Mixing and Blending Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9023.00Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.86The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$46,310.49Annual Job Openings962Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
Cutting and Slicing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9032.00Set up, operate, or tend machines that cut or slice materials, such as glass, stone, cork, rubber, tobacco, food, paper, or insulating material.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.19The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$42,385.67Annual Job Openings436Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9041.00Set up, operate, or tend machines, such as glass-forming machines, plodder machines, and tuber machines, to shape and form products such as glassware, food, rubber, soap, brick, tile, clay, wax, tobacco, or cosmetics.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.43The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$45,926.39Annual Job Openings470Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Furnace, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
Furnace, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9051.00Operate or tend heating equipment other than basic metal, plastic, or food processing equipment. Includes activities such as annealing glass, drying lumber, curing rubber, removing moisture from materials, or boiling soap.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.27The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$46,758.40Annual Job Openings77Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
SOC Career Code: 51-9061.00Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.70The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$48,321.81Annual Job Openings7,430Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9111.00Operate or tend machines to prepare industrial or consumer products for storage or shipment. Includes cannery workers who pack food products.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.14The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$38,749.87Annual Job Openings5,278Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
SOC Career Code: 51-9123.00Paint, coat, or decorate articles, such as furniture, glass, plateware, pottery, jewelry, toys, books, or leather.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.50The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,052.31Annual Job Openings148Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Coating Machine Operators
Coating Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9124.00Set up, operate, or tend spraying or rolling machines to coat or paint any of a wide variety of products, including glassware, cloth, ceramics, metal, plastic, paper, or wood, with lacquer, silver, copper, rubber, varnish, glaze, enamel, oil, or rust-proofing materials. Includes painters of transportation vehicles such as painters in auto body repair facilities.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.69The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$46,367.14Annual Job Openings1,340Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - CNC Operators
CNC Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9161.00Operate computer-controlled tools, machines, or robots to machine or process parts, tools, or other work pieces made of metal, plastic, wood, stone, or other materials. May also set up and maintain equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.34The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$49,723.92Annual Job Openings1,677Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - CNC Programmers
CNC Programmers
SOC Career Code: 51-9162.00Develop programs to control machining or processing of materials by automatic machine tools, equipment, or systems. May also set up, operate, or maintain equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$30.47The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$75,920.00Annual Job Openings326Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9191.00Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
Typical Hourly Salary$16.14The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,942.40Annual Job Openings78Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9192.00Operate or tend machines to wash or clean products, such as barrels or kegs, glass items, tin plate, food, pulp, coal, plastic, or rubber, to remove impurities.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.19The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,373.76Annual Job Openings384Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators
Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-9193.00Operate or tend equipment such as cooling and freezing units, refrigerators, batch freezers, and freezing tunnels, to cool or freeze products, food, blood plasma, and chemicals.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.48The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,810.29Annual Job Openings92Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Molders, Shapers and Casters
Molders, Shapers and Casters
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.00Mold, shape, form, cast, or carve products such as food products, figurines, tile, pipes, and candles consisting of clay, glass, plaster, concrete, stone, or combinations of materials.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.23The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,395.23Annual Job Openings683Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Stone Cutters and Carvers
Stone Cutters and Carvers
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.03Cut or carve stone according to diagrams and patterns.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.23The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,395.23Annual Job Openings683Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Potters
Potters
SOC Career Code: 51-9195.05Operate production machines such as pug mill, jigger machine, or potter's wheel to process clay in manufacture of ceramic, pottery and stoneware products.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.23The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$44,395.23Annual Job Openings683Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 51-9196.00Set up, operate, or tend paper goods machines that perform a variety of functions, such as converting, sawing, corrugating, banding, wrapping, boxing, stitching, forming, or sealing paper or paperboard sheets into products.
Typical Hourly Salary$19.12The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$47,112.00Annual Job Openings545Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Production Work Helpers
Production Work Helpers
SOC Career Code: 51-9198.00Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.25The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$39,186.53Annual Job Openings3,632Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Conveyor Operators and Tenders
SOC Career Code: 53-7011.00Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.
Typical Hourly Salary$18.40The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Top Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$40,041.48Annual Job Openings431Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Industrial Engineering Technicians