Injection Molding Process Technician Certificate

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The Injection Molding Process Technician Certificate prepares students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing through comprehensive training in plastic injection molding operation, equipment setup, and process optimization. This hands-on program combines theoretical knowledge of polymer science with practical skills in operating sophisticated injection molding machinery and process troubleshooting.

For more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/molding

Injection Molding Process Technician Requirements

Program Core: 18 Credit Hours

ARM 145 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics 3 Credits
EGT 131 - Engineering Print Reading 3 Credits
IMT 135 - Maintenance Management 3 Credits
INJ 170 - General Plastics 3 Credits
INJ 171 - Molding Processes 3 Credits
MAT 106 - Applied Mathematics I 3 Credits

Total Certificate Credits: 18

Other Certificate Graduation Requirements:

2.0 minimum cumulative GPA at MCC upon completion of program
For certificates of less than 12 credit hours, all required credits must be completed through MCC coursework. For all other certificates, one-half of the minimum credit hours required must be completed through MCC coursework.
Completion of graduation application

Injection Molding Process Technician Certificate, Sample Semester Pathway