Manufacturing and Technology

Jefferson Campus

Paul R. Johnson, Associate Dean of Industrial Education
(205) 856-7893 • paul.johnson@jeffersonstate.edu

Kelley Burroughs, Instructor/Advisor
Manufacturing and Technology
Joe Morris Manufacturing Technology Center, room 102
(205) 856-7982 • kdburroughs@jeffersonstate.edu

Eric Carwell, Program Assistant/Advisor
Biomedical Equipment Technology
George Layton Building, room 012B
(205) 856-8516 • ecarwell@jeffersonstate.edu

Jesse Hines, Instructor/Advisor,
Manufacturing and Technology
Joe Morris Manufacturing Technology Center, room 104
(205) 856-8517 • jesse.hines@jeffersonstate.edu

Jeffery Wiley, instructor/advisor,
Welding Ruby Carson - Welding Lab
(205) 856-7795 • jwiley7@jeffersonstate.edu

Shelby Campus

Dale Acker, Instructor/Advisor, Welding
Welding Lab
(205) 983-5224 • dale.acker@jeffersonstate.edu

James Scott, Instructor/Advisor, Welding
Welding Lab
(205) 983-5318 • james.scott@jeffersonstate.edu

Pell City Campus

Benjamin Vining, Instructor/Advisor, Welding
iCademy Building/ Welding Lab
(205) 812-2737 • benjamin.vining@jeffersonstate.edu

Manufacturing and Technology is a field of study designed to prepare technically oriented individuals for employment in industries such as equipment technology and maintenance, biomedical equipment technology, industrial and commercial electronics, and welding. Manufacturing and Technology offers three options that cover these areas: (1) Biomedical Equipment Technology, (2) Electronics, and (3) Welding.

There are additional fees for the MSSC CPT certification: credentialing exams (4), MSSC registration, and the MSSC curriculum that is embedded in four of the option courses. Total current fees for all four CPT areas are $752.

Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution.

Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) – Magic City Chapter

Program Overview: The Magic City FAME Chapter at Jefferson State Community College is part of the nationally recognized Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) initiative. This employer-driven program develops highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Technicians (AMTs) through a combination of formal education and paid industry experience.

Over two years, students earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Mechatronics while working three days per week at a sponsoring company and attending classes two days per week. This immersive model allows students to gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and graduate with minimal or no student debt.

Admission Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be 18 years of age by August 1
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Minimum 18 ACT composite score
Placement into MTH 100 (Intermediate College Algebra) and ENG 101 (English Composition I)

Major courses include:

Blueprint Reading, Lean Manufacturing & Safety
Electric Circuits I & II, Industrial Controls
Mechanical Systems, Hydraulics & Pneumatics
PLCs, Robotics, Welding & Metal Cutting
Pumps & Piping Systems

FAME-specific modules integrated throughout:

Safety Culture
5S Workplace Organization
Toyota Production System (TPS)
Problem Solving
Maintenance Reliability

Financial Aid & Scholarships:

Available to qualified applicants.

Learn more and apply at:

Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution.