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AMI-SD’s The Manufacturing Academy program is designed to prepare participants for immediate employment as entry-level CNC Machine Operators and Quality Control Inspectors. It is a 17-week pre-employment program designed for individuals with no prior experience to offer hands-on machine training alongside classroom instruction, preparing them for immediate employment as entry-level precision machine workers. The program curriculum covers core competencies, including technical math, machine theory, blueprint reading, and metrology, as well as professional development skills such as workplace communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement, a Six Sigma Green Belt, and an NDT Educational Overview Certificate. Since its inception, the program has served over 160 participants across 16 cohorts, achieving a 90% job placement rate for graduates available for employment upon completion.
Entry-level precision machine occupations in Advanced Manufacturing. These roles include machine operators, assembly line workers, production technicians, and quality control inspectors, who handle equipment, assemble products, and ensure quality standards. Skilled operator roles require technical training to operate specialized machinery. Other more advanced positions, such as CNC programmers, machinists, and fabricators, involve precision work, programming, and fabrication for complex manufacturing processes. These roles provide opportunities for career growth in industrial production, machining, and metalworking.
All prospective applicants must undergo a personal interview with a representative of AMI-SD, tour the training facility, receive an overview of the policies, and await enrollment confirmation afterward.Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must be a High School graduate or hold a GED. All instruction is provided in English, and Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to participate and complete the program.
We provide quality advanced manufacturing job training that is accessible to all. Ideal candidates are career-oriented, academically prepared individuals seeking rewarding work who thrive in highly structured, hands-on programs and are ready for high-wage, in-demand advanced manufacturing jobs, and require that individuals:Seeking employment in advanced manufacturingBeing at least 18 years oldHigh school graduate or GED holderU.S. citizenInternet access and email for applicationBasic computer skills and mechanical aptitudePhysical Demands:Must be able to walk and reach with both arms and hands.Must be able to stand for extended periods.Must be able to carry as much as 50 lbs.Have good eyesight, including close vision, depth perception, focus adjustmentCohort #16: Oct. 6, 2025 - Feb. 20, 2026Cohort #17: Feb. 16, 2026 - Jun. 12, 2026Cohort #18: Jun. 8, 2026 - Oct. 2, 2026Cohort #19: Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 22, 2027SCHEDULE & LENGTHThe in-person program lasts 17 weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., totaling approximately 350 hours held at 9429 Abraham Way in Santee, CA. Participants will engage in both classroom lectures and hands-on shop labs, with job placement assistance and opportunities for additional training included.
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