Industrial Maintenance Technician Training
From gas and coal to nuclear and solar, industrial maintenance technicians work on the machinery that powers many different industries. Universal Technical Institute’s industrial maintenance technician training is designed to get students on track toward pursuing a career in the industry in less than a year.1
7-10 months
10 campuses
Industrial Maintenance Training Programs
Students can choose from two training programs to prepare them for careers as industrial maintenance technicians:
- Industrial Maintenance Technician: This seven-month program can teach you to maintain, troubleshoot and repair the powerful machinery found across industries like manufacturing and energy. It is offered at the Canton and Lisle campuses.
- Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology: This 10-month program includes additional instruction in electrical, covering topics like mechatronics, industrial energy and power generation.130 It is offered at the Exton, Mooresville, Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, Houston, Dallas/Forth Worth, San Antonio and Atlanta campuses. VA benefits may not be available at all locations.
Industrial Maintenance Technician Courses
The courses in these programs are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. No prior experience is required. Our course topics include (courses may vary by campus and program):
- Introduction to technical trades
- Math and measuring tools
- Electrical wiring
- DC and AC electrical theory
- Advanced electrical and controls
- Computers and networking
- Instrumentation and control
- Mechanical systems and maintenance
Career Paths as an Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial maintenance technicians perform maintenance and repairs on various types of machines. On any given day, they may perform diagnostics, clean and lubricate machinery or test damaged parts to determine if they need replacing.
Industrial maintenance technicians perform maintenance and repairs on various types of machines. On any given day, they may perform diagnostics, clean and lubricate machinery or test damaged parts to determine if they need replacing.77 Some entry-level and advanced roles include the following:
Entry-level
- Industrial maintenance technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
- Plant technician
Advanced
- Powerplant operator
- Facilities manager
- Maintenance mechanic
- Plant operator
- Major component mechanic
Industrial Maintenance Technician School Locations
VA benefits may not be available at all locations.
Invest in the Future of Industrial Maintenance
Industries across the country rely on industrial maintenance technicians to maintain and repair important machinery. See how our programs can teach you the skills needed for an exciting career.1
$63,760
16%
Frequently Asked Questions
Maintenance technicians have strong attention to detail and great problem-solving abilities and are always up for a challenge. Some type of industrial maintenance training is typically required to get into this career in order to gain knowledge on topics like electrical theory, industrial heating and cooling, materials processing and steam and gas turbines.
Industrial maintenance is a common choice among those looking for a career in the energy industry. It can be a fulfilling career path for those who are analytical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills and who prefer hands-on work over sitting at a desk.
The length of time it takes to get an education in industrial maintenance varies depending on the industrial maintenance school you attend. At UTI, you can graduate in just 7-10 months, depending on the campus.
There are a number of different ways to get started in the industrial maintenance industry. Some choose to learn skills on the job and work their way up. However, completing formal industrial maintenance training like the programs offered at UTI can prepare you for a technician role in less than a year.1 You can graduate with hands-on training and a skill set that can be applied to different industries.
Maintenance technicians are responsible for keeping machinery in good working condition. They check performance, diagnose problems, make repairs and replace parts when necessary. Their work is essential to the industries they support.
At UTI, neither of our industrial maintenance training options require any prior experience or education to enroll. We teach students skills from the ground up and build upon knowledge as classes progress.
UTI’s industrial maintenance training helps prepare students for entry-level careers in the industry.1 These can include roles as industrial maintenance technicians, field service technicians, plant technicians and installation technicians.