To register contact ASUN Workforce Development at workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717.

Arkansas State University Newport’s (ASUN) Manufacturing Technician Program (MT) was designed with local manufacturing industry in mind and prepares students for high paying careers in food production, steel production, and equipment manufacturing.

Students who successfully complete the program are ready to enter the workforce immediately with skills and competencies for high paying positions within manufacturing.

This MT program is comprised of three separate training programs. Attend one module, one program, or stack all three programs:

⮚ Automated Operator

• Robotics in Manufacturing Fundamentals
• CNC Fundamentals
• Automated Machine Fundamentals
• Maintenance Awareness

⮚ Manufacturing Essentials

• Forklift Operations
• OSHA 10
• Print Reading
• Precision Measurement
• Leadership 101

⮚ Career Readiness

• Interpersonal and Business Communication
• Computer Basics
• Building Trust in the Workplace
• Interview Skills
• National Career Readiness Certificate

Students will complete 70 hours of on-line virtual learning and 70 hours of in-person labs and instruction. Program modules are scheduled weekly.

Credit can be awarded for prior work experience and demonstrated competency.

Program Highlights: This intensive 180-hour hybrid training program features a combination of on-line learning, hands-on labs, and in-person instruction. 

Admission Requirements: To be considered for the program, students must be 16 and participate in program orientation.

Cost: Free

How to Register: Contact workforce@asun.edu or call (870) 680-8717 to register.

Credentials Awarded:

• WorkReady Badge
• Manufacturing Ready Badge
• ASUN Certificate of Proficiency-Manufacturing Technician
• Certified Manufacturing Associate
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Workplace Essentials Certifciation
• National Career Readiness Certificate
• General Industry OSHA-10
• Three ASUN Program Certificates
• Up to 9 hours of college credit

1 certification exam - no instruction

Contact workforce@asun.edu to schedule.

This course is designed to prepare welders for welder qualification testing in various codes and welding processes. Extensive welding experience is required. Material covered will include joint design, acceptance criteria, essential variables, and extent of qualification. Students will receive up to 4 hours of guidance on welding techniques and hands on welding practice. This course includes one welder qualification test. Students will need to inform the instructor on which code and process they will be testing in before the course begins. ASUN will supply the materials, students will supply PPE and basic tools: Welding helmet, safety glasses, gloves, welpers, chipping hammer, and wire brush.  

Contact workforce@asun.edu to schedule.