Hawkeye Community College will hold an information session on upcoming classes in Advanced Manufacturing on Monday, March 16, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Cedar Falls Center, 5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls. The session will include information about the CNC Machining and Industrial Maintenance programs, a tour of the training areas, and the opportunity to visit with instructors.
Industrial maintenance workers maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in the production of goods. The Industrial Maintenance program prepares students for entry-level employment in this field. Individuals may earn $27,000-$35,000 per year. Industrial electrical maintenance personnel work overtime frequently. Starting wages do not include overtime compensation.
Industrial Maintenance classes begin April 22, 2015, and run through October 15, 2015. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Cedar Falls Center. Students will earn a non-credit certificate of completion.
CNC operators work in a variety of manufacturing environments and are trained to program, set up, and operate a CNC machine, inspect parts, perform production runs, and set up jobs. The CNC Machining program prepares students for an entry-level position. CNC machine operators are in high demand in the Cedar Valley. In four months individuals completing the non-credit certificate may earn $24,000-$33,500 per year, not including overtime.
CNC Machining classes begin April 20, 2015, and run through August 24, 2015. Classes are held Monday and Thursday, 5:00-10:00 p.m., at the Cedar Falls Center. Students will earn a non-credit certificate of completion.
Manufacturers are hiring in the Cedar Valley and need skilled workers to fill high-demand positions. Individuals will be able to sign-up for classes at the information session, as well as learn more about potential financial assistance for qualifying individuals. For more information about either program, call 319-296-4290 or visit www.hawkeyecollege.edu/business-and-community.