South Piedmont Community College

Machining & Manufacturing

Job Security. Great Pay. Great Benefits.

All this is waiting for you in a career in Industrial Systems. Industrial mechanics keep manufacturing equipment —and our economy — running smoothly.

Fill out our interest form to learn more about this high-demand, high-paying career and how you can get started.

530,000+

The United States Needs You

Our country needs more than 500,000 industrial machinery mechanics by 2033. You can help fill this critical need in our economy.

Start Working in Just Eight Weeks

You can complete South Piedmont's Machining 1 course in just eight weeks. This entry-level certification opens the door to full-time jobs with benefits. Earn more as you learn more.

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We Can Help You Pay for School

There are many forms of financial aid available for our Industrial Systems program, including federal, state, and local opportunities. You won't go into debt, and you'll be ready for a high-paying career.

$63,510+

High Wages are Waiting for You

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage in this field is in the mid-$60,000s. You can earn even more as you continue your education.

Manufacturing has given me everything I ever dreamed of. I think it’s time to rediscover manufacturing, in a lot of ways. It offers more opportunities than I think most people realize."

- Stanton Hall ' 18

Industrial Systems Technology graduate

Ready to get started? Scroll to the top to fill out the interest form or click here.

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