INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE
Industrial Maintenance careers offer many opportunities to problem solve and work with your hands. With training and coursework, you’ll gain a high level of technical skills to prepare you for a job as an industrial maintenance technician or industrial machine operator. Training will include an introduction to electrical motors and safety, control devices and power systems. Blueprints, rigging and lifting, and computer-aided design is also part of the curriculum. Hands-on experience in a machine shop provides on-the-job training.
With additional education and/or work experience, you can grow in your position. Below is more information about the industrial maintenance career, in addition to education pathways.
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
*Integrity
*Attention to Detail
*Cooperation
*Dependability
*Independence
*Self Control
Problem Solving – Noticing a problem & figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Hand & Finger Use
*Hold or move items with your hands
*Keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas & Logic
*Notice when problems happen
*Order or arrange things
Communication Skills
Oral & written
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
*Mechanical
*Building & Construction
SOFTWARE
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer Aided Design CAD Software
*Autodesk AutoCAD
*Computer Aided Design & Drafting Software CADD
Electronic Mail Software (for example, Microsoft Outlook)
Operating System Software – (Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows)
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE CAREER PATHWAYS
Certificate – (C) Technical Diploma – (TD) Associate Degree – (AD or AAS) Apprentice (A)
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (FVTC)
Controls Maintenance (C) – Once you’ve completed this certificate, use what you’ve learned toward an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic TD, Electro-Mechanical Technology AD or Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology AD.
Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice (A) – This apprenticeship training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related instruction in a classroom.
Electrical Maintenance (C) – Credits earned will apply toward an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic TD, Electro-Mechanical Technology or Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology ADs.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice (A) – This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job and classroom instruction.
Industrial Maintenance Foundations (C) – You’ll gain a high level of technical skills to prepare you for an entry-level position working with industrial machinery.
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (TD) – Your training will include an intro to electrical motors and safety, control devices and power systems.
Industrial Manufacturing Technician Apprentice (A) – This apprenticeship training program requires you to first be employed so you can get the most out of on-the-job learning with related instruction in a classroom. When you complete the program, you’ll be ready for journey-level work.
Lubrication Technician Apprentice (A) – This program requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.
Maintenance Mechanic / Millwright Apprentice (A) – This program requires you to first be employed before starting your on-the-job and classroom instruction.
Maintenance Technician Apprentice (A) – This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Mechanical Maintenance (C) – Once you’ve completed this certificate, use what you’ve learned towards an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic TD, Electro-Mechanical Technology AD or Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology AD.
Pipe Fabricator Apprentice (A) – This training will help you become a skilled welder. This program requires you to first be employed and involves five years of on-the-job training and related instruction.
Pipefitting Apprentice (A) – Your training will give you a thorough knowledge of pipe characteristics, particularly related to high or low pressure and chemicals. This program requires you to first be employed and involves four years of on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Technical Studies – Journeyworker (AAS) – You’ll begin with 39 credits from your apprenticeship, and add 21 additional credits of general studies. You’ll be well prepared for future career growth.
LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (LTC)
Introduction to Maintenance Mechanic (C) – After completing this certificate, complete 22 more credits to earn the Maintenance Mechanic TD.
Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Technology (C) – After completing this certificate, complete 58 more credits to earn the Electro-Mechanical Automation Technology AD.
Introduction to Welding (C) – After completing this certificate, complete 17 more credits to earn the Welding-Industrial TD.
Electro-Mechanical Automation Technology (AD)
Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician (TD)
Maintenance Mechanic (TD) – After completing this TD, complete 28 more credits to earn the Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician TD.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology (AD)
Mechanical Computer Aided Drafting (TD) – After completing this TD, complete 37 more credits to earn the Mechanical Design Technology AD.
Mechanical Design & Engineering Technology (AD) –
Technical Studies – Journeyworker (AD) – Transferability of the Technical Studies portion of this 60-credit AD to a 4-year institution will be based on the accepting institution’s policies.
Welding-Industrial (TD) – After completing this TD, complete 27 more credits to earn the Welding Fabrication Technician TD.
Welding Fabrication Technician (TD)
MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE (MPTC)
Advanced Industrial Maintenance (C) – This certificate program builds on the Basic Industrial Maintenance (C) and prepares student for work as technicians in factories and other industrial settings – maintaining and repairing a variety of conveying, processing and packaging machinery and equipment.
Basic Industrial Maintenance Certificate (C) – Graduates can continue their education through MPTC’s Electromechanical Technology (AAS) program to further advance their career opportunities.
Fabrication Technologies (AD) – Students gain skills that prepare them for obtaining the Precision Sheet Metal Certification from the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.
Electromechanical Technology (AAS) – Continue your education through MPTC’s Industrial Mechanical Technician (AAS) program. This will advance your career opportunities by extending courses into a third year to obtain two credentials.
Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship (A)
Industrial Mechanical Technician (AAS) – Upon graduation, students can seek entry-level employment in the industrial mechanical maintenance field. For individuals already in the field, elective course-work can be taken to advance you skill-set. Graduates can also enter a skilled trade or pursue a leadership role in a skilled trade.
Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (A)
Manufacturing Fundamentals Certificate (C) – The courses in this certificate can be directly transferred into MPTC’s Fabrication Technologies AD.
Metal Fabrication (TD) – Upon completion, students are prepared to take the FMA Fundamentals of Metal Fabrication Certificate exam.
Tool and Die Technologies Apprenticeship (A)
Welding (TD) – Many credits from the Welding TD will transfer into the Metal Fabrication TD.
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (NWTC)
Engineering Helper (C) This certificate is primarily intended for high school students through dual credit. Upon completion of this certificate, these high school students would be looking to secure entry-level positions or transfer credits into NWTC’s Electro-Mechanical Technology (AD) program.
Industrial Maintenance (C) – All credits apply toward the Electro-Mechanical Technology (AD)
Electro-Mechanical Technology (AD) – Program Transfer Opportunities to UW Green Bay, UW Oshkosh, Northern Michigan University
Manufacturing Operations Management (AD) – Program Transfer Opportunities to UW Green Bay, UW Oshkosh, Lakeland University
Supply Chain Management (AD) – Program Transfer Opportunities to UW Green Bay, UW Oshkosh, Lakeland University
Automation Engineering Technology (AD) – Program Transfer Opportunities to UW Green Bay, UW Oshkosh, Northern Michigan Universitytheir
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE CAREERS
Automation Technician
Controls Technician
Electrical Designer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Maintenance
Field Service Technician
Industrial Electrician
Industrial Machine Operator
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Repair Worker
Industrial Maintenance Specialist
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Manufacturing Technician
Industrial Pipefitter
Industrial Technician
Instrument Technician
Journey Level Industrial Mfg. Technician
Journeyworker
Lubrication Technician Apprentice
Lubricator
Machine Operator
Maintenance Electrician
Maintenance Helper
Maintenance Lubricator
Maintenance Mechanic Millwright
Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright Apprentice
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Production Technician
Manufacturing Service Technician
Manufacturing Technician
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Oiler
Pipe Fabricator
Pipe Fabricator Apprentice
Pipefitting Apprentice
Power Distributor
Process Operations Worker
Production Technician
Trades Journeyworker
And More…
NEWMA ALL STAR VIDEOS
Automation Specialist
Automation Technician
Coating Machine Operator
Design Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Designer
Electrician
Electro-Mechanical Assembler
Engineer
Field Service Technician
Lead Coating Machine Operator
Machine Operator
Machine Tender
Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Operator
Process/Production Technician
Production Coordinator
Structural Designer
With additional training and coursework, learners can progress in their career, earning an Associate (AD) and/or Bachelor’s degree.
Manufacturing: Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Earn college credits during high school through dual credit classes!
Get ready to launch your career! By taking a dual credit class, you earn both high school and college credit for that class. This allows you to jumpstart your college career and save money on your future degree. For more information, check with your high school counselor.
Employability Skills Needed: ability to work in a team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective verbal communications