Future Students

Plastics Manufacturing Technology

Plastics Technicians work with plastics in a variety of forms. Through the operation of processing equipment, they transform raw plastics into usable products. They perform such operations as compounding materials, molding, forming, troubleshooting, inspecting and testing raw materials and finishing products, assisting in mold design and modification, and developing of new plastic applications.

Plastics Technicians

A Manufacturing Engineering Technology A.A.S. degree with a specialization in Plastics is also available. Please refer to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program for more information.

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Award Title Campus Credits
Diploma Plastics Manufacturing Technology BPC 36
Occupational Certificate Extrusion Molding BPC 14
Occupational Certificate Injection Molding BPC 19

Students may continue their education and proceed towards a Bachelor of Manufacturing degree which prepares the student for supervisory and management positions.
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Students may continue their education and proceed towards a bachelor of Operations Management degree at MSU-Moorhead.



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