Pathway Description

Maintenance Mechanics perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service; including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems for industrial production and processing machinery and equipment. They read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service as well as analyze and inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify errors, problems or defects.

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Suggested Course Progression

Course Descriptions

Maintaining Industrial Equipment

This course is designed to introduce the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to maintain industrial equipment.

Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles

This course introduces the theory of electricity and magnetism and the relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. The course is designed to develop an understanding of alternating and direct current fundamentals. Students will apply formulas to analyze the operation of AC and DC circuits.

Industrial Maintenance Electric Motor Controls

This course addresses the diversity of electrical motor control devices and applications used in industry today with safety and electrical lockouts included.

Fluid Power

This course is a study of fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operations.