MANCHESTER, NH — In response to “booming” demand for automated manufacturing workers, Manchester Community College (MCC) is hosting a job fair this summer to entice people to fill the growing vacancies in southern New Hampshire. The fair is sponsored by the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP) and is geared toward all adults interested in working in modern, high-paying jobs.
“For the vision of greater Manchester to become a ReGen Valley reality, with advanced technology and manufacturing leading the globe in medical science, we need trained workers now,” says Dan Larochelle, Chair of the Automated Manufacturing Technology program at MCC. “The demand is great and it is immediate. Fortunately, we have an updated Automated Manufacturing degree program with a number of certificates that can elevate students into jobs quickly.”
The Automated Manufacturing Job Fair is organized by MCC and NHMEP. It is geared toward high school and college graduates, as well as other adults who are interested in this field. The fair will feature several area businesses that are seeking to hire and train workers including DEKA, Walmart, Velcro, Lindt, and Envision.
WHAT: Automated Manufacturing Job Fair
WHEN: Monday, August 18, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
WHO: MCC Faculty, NHMEP Representatives, Manufacturers
WHERE: MCC Campus, 1066 Front Street, Manchester, NH
Automated Manufacturing Technology refers to flexible manufacturing systems that use innovative technologies to improve both production processes and product quality. The Automated Manufacturing Technology program prepares students to work with integrated systems, such as robotic automation, modular work cells, machining centers, welding stations, and mechanical and electrical technologies. Students will explore how each technology supports the full product lifecycle, from initial design and production to final delivery.
MCC’s Automated Manufacturing program includes mechanical engineering, robotics, and mechatronics areas of study. The Advanced Manufacturing Technology program is being replaced by the new Automated Manufacturing Technology program. This updated curriculum offers students greater flexibility and expanded opportunities upon completion of the degree.