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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic program will prepare you to work in a modern manufacturing environment, developing the skills you need to maintain, repair, and operate machinery and equipment in a high-tech, industrial environment.

In this program, you will get a well-rounded learning experience through lectures, hands-on classroom experiences, field trips, interactive discussions, and real-life lab activities. You will be exposed to equipment in the industrial world, giving you the confidence and ability to work for industrial manufacturing companies, food manufacturing/processing plants, farms, industrial contract service providers, machine shops, construction companies, and welding/fabrication shops.

Many students in the one-year Industrial Maintenance Mechanic program work while they go to school. Blackhawk makes it easy for you to work and complete this program with our flexible learning options. Each semester is comprised of three five-week modules; you can start the program when the semester begins or at the beginning of each five-week module. Your time commitment is approximately eight hours a week, which you can work into your schedule, and with our flexible learning options, you can complete this program on your terms and without having to wait for a new semester to begin.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$5,904

Median Wage

$48,800

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • College Technical Mathematics 1A
  • Mechanics of Learning for Industrial Technologies
  • Safety
  • Troubleshooting Integrated Manufacturing Systems 1
  • Print Reading for Manufacturing
  • Interpreting Schematics for Manufacturing
  • Basic Mechanics
  • Basic Principles of Preventive Maintenance
  • Fluid Power 1: Basic Pneumatics
  • Fluid Power 3: Intermediate Pneumatics
  • Fundamentals of DC Circuits 1
  • Fundamentals of DC Circuits 2
  • Relay Logic
  • Programmable Logic Controllers - PLCs
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

  • Human Relations in the Industrial Setting Internship
  • Fundamentals of AC Circuits 1
  • Fluid Power 2: Basic Hydraulics
  • Fluid Power 4: Intermediate Hydraulics
  • Introduction to Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1
  • Valves, Gaskets and Seals
  • Mechanical Power Transmission
  • Machine Setup & Installation
  • Variable Speed Drives 1
  • Electric Motors 1
  • Sensors
  • Conveyor Systems
  • Milling Operations for Industrial Technicians
  • Lathe Operations for Industrial Technicians
For course credits and descriptions, visit the Blackhawk Catalog.

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate safe work procedures
  • Install industrial equipment and systems
  • Maintain industrial equipment and systems
  • Troubleshoot industrial equipment and systems
  • Repair industrial equipment and systems
  • Communicate technical information
Students in manufacturing lab

Highlights

Technical Diploma

32 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Machine Operator

Machine Adjuster

Machine Assembler

Machine Repair

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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