Plastics Engineering Technology - Northwest State Community College

Plastics Engineering Technology from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Associate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Plastics is one of the fastest growing manufacturing industries today. The Plastics program at Northwest State Community College was created in response to the industry demand in Northwest Ohio for employee training and student education in plastics manufacturing. Students will receive specialized training in thermoplastic materials,injection molding, and plastics testing. Graduates will also be skilled in various processes such as blow molding, extrusion, and thermoforming. Career Outlook While consumer demand for convenient, plastic products increases, so will the need for highly-skilled plastics technicians . Job titles in this field can include Molding Technician, Production Supervisor, Design and Development, and Quality Control Technician to name a few. Employment of plastic processing workers is expected to grow as fast as the average both nationally and in the state of Ohio. An increase in workers trained in the field will stem from manufacturers substituting plastic parts for those that had been manufactured from metal in the past. Program Learning Outcomes Students earning an Associate degree from this program should demonstrate: 1. Basic knowledge of polymers including history, current industry, recycling, types of polymers and properties. 2. Basic knowledge of common manufacturing processes used in the plastics industry. 3. Proficiency in design concepts, orthographic projection, dimensioning practices, and blueprint reading. 4. Knowledge of reading and operating precision measuring devices and the ability to apply SPC practices to various processes within the plastics industry. 5. Knowledge of the physics of fluids, components, troubleshooting and design applications for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 6. Basic knowledge of the injection molding process and the ability to establish a production intent process and troubleshoot various defects. 7. Basic knowledge of the various properties associated with plastics and ability to perform functional tests used to determine properties. 8. Basic knowledge of common secondary operations used in the plastics industry primarily for assembly and decorating. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.