Industrial Machinery

Credentials that move manufacturing forward

Students will also have the opportunity to earn the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Certified Production Technician credential as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration certifications in this program.

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Industrial machinery mechanics, also called maintenance machinists, perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial production and manufacturing systems. They keep machines in working order by detecting and correcting errors before the machine or the products it produces are damaged. They check system functionality by running diagnostic tests, use power and hand tools to install new systems and replace defective parts, and may install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans. They help keep manufacturing moving forward.

Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 Certificate

Total 750 Clock Hours

Training designed for entry into the Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repair industry, the Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 Certificate program prepares students to successfully complete two Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) certifications in Safety -and- Quality Practices and Measurements. The program can be completed by taking the following courses.

Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant

This course has heavy emphasis on industrial safety. Math concepts used in industrial manufacturing will be taught and students will be introduced to blueprint reading, wiring schematics, safe use of hand tools and proper selection of tools. Lifting and rigging techniques and use will also be covered.

This course while still heavily emphasizing safety, begins to introduce students to forces of machines. Students will learn mechanical drive systems and principals of mechanical advantage, electrical theory, schematics, and multimeter test equipment use. Students will learn to use various precision measurement tools, sketching, and begin working with 3-D design and printing as well as some elementary machining. (Pre-req: Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant I)

Students will begin to use and understand trouble shooting techniques and Root Cause Failure Analysis to determine a problem and possible solutions. Use of Pareto charts and Statistical Process Control will be taught. Upon completion of this course students will earn Occupational Completion Point A, Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant. (Pre-reqs: Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant I-II)

Maintenance Mechanic

Students will be introduced to concepts in quality control. Many interpersonal skill concepts relevant to the workplace will be introduced in this class. Workplace behavior, team building, working in teams, conflict resolution, and active listening skills will be covered. Welding and its varied processes and particular safety concerns when welding will also be taught. Students will complete machining projects using blueprints and necessary tools and equipment. (Pre-reqs: Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant I, II, and III)

This course will continue studies on Quality Control principals. Students will complete multiple projects on piping using copper and PVC pipe. Students will learn proper soldering techniques and correct steps for joining PVC. Measuring for correct pipe fitment will be covered. Students will be responsible for machining, using prints and schematics, reading a work order, creating a job task list, tool selection, disassembly and re-assembly of components. Upon completion of this course, students will earn Occupational Completion Point B, Machinery Maintenance Mechanic. (Pre-reqs: Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant I, II, III, and Machinery Maintenance Mechanic I)