Browse Free Manufacturing Training Programs In Northeastern MA

Ready to build a great career in advanced manufacturing? Start with FREE Training Programs from Northeast Advanced Manufacturing Consortium.

Whether you’re looking to learn a new trade, earn better pay or have a more consistent work schedule, NAMC’s comprehensive, hands-on training can help you succeed in the machining, electromechanical assembly and welding industries.

We offer multiple free training programs throughout the year with convenient locations in the North Shore, Lowell, Merrimack Valley and Metro North areas of Massachusetts.

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Math for Essex Machining

Danvers

North Shore Community College

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Math for Essex Electromechanical Assembly

Danvers

North Shore Community College ESOL Prep for VOC

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Manual/CNC Machining

Lynn

E-Team @ Lynn Vocational Technical Institute

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Electromechanical Assembly

Danvers

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Welding

Danvers

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Manual/CNC Machining

Danvers

Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School

1 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Electronics

Lowell

Middlesex Community College

10 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Machining

Andover

Greater Lawrence Technical High School

11 Weeks | Ongoing Training Programs

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Welding

Billerica

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

8 Weeks | Spring 2026

Mon - Fri

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Electromechanical Assembly - Adult

Andover

LARE Institute

10 Weeks | Winter 2026

Mon - Fri

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Machining - Pre-Employment

Woburn

Center for Manufacturing Technology

11 Weeks | Spring and Summer 2026

Mon - Fri

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Manufacturing Career Pathways

CNC Machine Operator

Students will learn how to operate manual and CNC Mills and Lathes, blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), introduction to G-Code, and obtain a NIMS (National Institute for Metal Working Skills) CNC Milling and Lathe certification. The North Shore offers evening & Saturday 415 hour programs spring and fall, as well as a 310 hour daytime summer program, while other regions (Metro North, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley) execute evening 310 hour winter programs.

Welding

The curriculum covers Oxygen Acetylene Welding and Oxygen Fuel Cutting, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Gas Metal Arc Welding, Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Non Ferrous Metals, and Blueprint Reading and Metal Fabrication. All courses within the curriculum meet American Welding Society (AWS) Guidelines and result in AWS Certification and an OSHA 10 general industry card.

Electronic Technician

Students will learn DC Theory and Lab, AC Theory and Lab, J-STD-001 Soldering and lab. Soldering Cert from IPC, AC & DC Certs from Electronics Technician Association (ETA). Lowell offers an evening 300 hour program.

Electro Mechanical Assembly

Students will learn how to use assembly hand tools, print reading, measuring, torquing, micrometers, oscilloscopes, wire harnesses and termination types crimping, pins, lugs, extractors, and connectors. Basic electrical theory and lab: conductance of current/electrons flow in an electric circuit, continuity, temperature measurements, decibels, and electrostatics. The North Shore offers a 210 hour program.

Quality Control Inspector

Students will learn about metrology concepts, quality management systems, compliance, data analysis, problem solving, continuous improvement, and lean manufacturing. Students successfully completing the program are prepared to sit for an American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification exam. The appropriate level of exam will depend upon individual participant education and experience. The different ASQ certification levels include Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), and Quality Inspector (CQI). This program is not currently being offered.

Robotics

This program introduces the concepts and technology used in modern manufacturing environments, to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) programs that operate an in-class robot. The program includes online modules as well as hands on activities using training equipment. The concepts and skills presented during the program are relevant to setup, programming, running and troubleshooting automated equipment and industrial robots.