Industrial Maintenance Repair

The mission of the Industrial Machinery Maintenance Repair Program is to prepare students for employment in the industrial maintenance field. The program includes theory and skill training in welding, electricity, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, mechanical maintenance and machine tool technology. Students learn to properly service, maintain, repair and/or install industrial equipment or equipment parts for a wide range of industrial machinery. Problem-solving skills included in the curriculum teach students how to perform basic diagnostic tests, check performance, and test damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are necessary.

Using industry standard techniques, students learn to use a variety of tools to perform repairs and preventive maintenance. Local business and industry provide coop opportunities, which allow the student to apply learned skills to actual work experience. Safety and employability skills are integral parts of the program.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

As more and more firms introduce costly automated production equipment using computerized-maintenance, vibration analysis techniques, and self-diagnostic systems, increasingly highly qualified mechanics will be needed to insure maintenance and consistent operation before trouble occurs. Upon successful completion of the required units of instruction, students are employable in public utilities, manufacturing industries, government agencies and any other businesses that rely on machinery. Ample jobs are available.