Supply chain automation is an increasingly important field in today’s society. By leveraging automation and logistics, manufacturers are able to improve efficiencies throughout their sourcing, building and distributing processes.
At Oakton, you will gain a solid, practical foundation in industrial automation and stay ahead of the curve in green manufacturing practices and emerging technologies.
This program provides a comprehensive set of skills including electronics, mechanical systems, welding, fluid power, industrial robotics and programmable controllers.
Following the
pathway, you will gain hands-on experience with operating, maintaining and troubleshooting high-tech equipment in our
Supply Chain Automation A.A.S. degree. With a high level of problem-solving abilities and hands-on skills, technicians can troubleshoot and repair broken or malfunctioning equipment (including hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, sensing and control systems).
Prepare for your supply chain career with classes that align with real-world industry needs. Oakton students have resources available like the
apprenticeship program and the
Career and Transfer Center, which connects you to a vast network of manufacturing industry partners. Oakton has a partnership with the
Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) that awards credit for specific courses and opens doors to further training opportunities.
From here, you’ll be ready to take on roles such as a supply chain automation specialist, logistics engineer, or transportation, storage and distribution manager.
Degrees and Certificates
Automation Programming Certificate
This 22-credit hour program introduces you to technologies like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation programming languages, and industrial robotics. Through hands-on learning, you’ll master concepts like fluid power, electrical motors and sensors.
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Automation Technician Certificate
Oakton’s Automation Technology certificate is a 15-credit program that prepares you for this field. You will learn how to operate, set up and maintain industrial automation systems. With courses covering occupational safety, industrial drafting, motors and controls, and more, you will gain the theory and practical skills needed to keep things running.
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Production Technician Certificate
The Production Technician Certificate offers credentials for entry-level manufacturing production workers. The material taught in the program provides the fundamental knowledge and skill sets for anyone seeking a job in the manufacturing industry. Prospective students who earn the certification will enter production market with an understanding of manufacturing technology processes and technical skills required for the position.
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TMA Advanced Automation Certificate
This certificate prepares students for technical job positions in industrial maintenance and automation. Possible job positions would be in automated production line maintenance, robotic cell safeguarding, and industrial machine up keeping. This certificate can be completed in one semester.
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Welding is a skill used by various trades and welding applications that range from sculptures by home hobbyist to heavy metal fabrication of bridges, ships, and many other projects. The Welding Certificate follows the standards of American Welding Society (AWS) and covers training of the four welding systems including electric arc, oxy-fuel, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes with emphasis on OSHA operational safety requirements.
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Meet Your Faculty and Experts
Oakton's Manufacturing Technology faculty is experienced in the classroom and in the manufacturing field. The Manufacturing Technology program curriculum is overseen by an expert advisory committee composed of industry veterans, innovators and educators.
