AMIST is the newest, high-demand career opportunity in America

• AMIST manufacturing consists of automated machines, robots and material handlers that are combined to produce high quality products at high speeds
• Most RGV manufacturers have some type of specialized machinery that falls into the AMIST category Ex. Injection molding machines with automated or robotic part removers, food processing, stamping presses with protection sensors or packaging machines

AMIST Workforce

·         AMIST workers operate, maintain, calibrate and repair the high-tech electrical, mechanical and programmable equipment found in today’s industrial environments

·         AMIST job positions are: machine operators, set-up technicians, maintenance technicians, PLC programmers, electricians, plumbers,

·         Hands-on learning from experienced technicians on industrial-standard equipment

·         Improve chances for getting and keeping a high-wage, high demand job

·         Receive a national certification for entry-level AMIST workers

Why AMIST Training is Needed

• America’s industries need to produce more products, faster and with world class quality to compete in the world market and stop the threat of losing production to China
• Manufacturing is growing in the RGV as it moves from an agricultural to an industrial society
• Industries are  becoming more automated and dependent upon technological advances (high tech)
• Traditional floor level jobs are requiring higher technical skills and knowledge
• Companies are experiencing a shortage of workers capable of maintaining the high-tech equipment 

Benefits to Manufacturers

• Certifications will facilitate hiring and screening process
• Higher skilled and better prepared entry level workforce.
• Proficient multi-skilled maintenance repairers specializing in troubleshooting skills
  • Less downtime, higher productivity, less scrap, better quality
• Trained workers and skilled technicians attract more business to a company which equates to more jobs.

Benefits to Economic Development

• A high skilled workforce with ongoing manufacturing training programs, strong relationships between the manufacturers and the Technical College are attractive features to a prospective company that is looking for a location to set-up shop.