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 program is designed to get students on track toward pursuing a career in the industry in less than a year.1
7-10 months
6 campuses
Industrial Maintenance Technician Courses
The courses in this program are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. No prior experience is required. Our course topics include:
- Energy industrial fundamentals and safety compliance
- Math, OSHA-10 and first aid
- Applied physics and precision measuring
- DC and AC basic electricity
- Advanced electrical theory
- Materials processing, welding and diesel
- Industrial heating and cooling, and compression systems
- Steam and gas turbines and valves
Industrial Maintenance Technician Training and Career Paths
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.
Within this industry, there are different career avenues that can be pursued by skilled technicians. Most of our grads start out prepared to work as entry-level technicians or in other entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with experience and hard work. Some entry-level and advanced roles include:77
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 technicians work on machinery that powers different industries, and students can enroll in the 10-month Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology program. Training covers topics like mechatronics, industrial energy and power generation and is offered at the Exton campus.
Industrial Maintenance Technician School Locations
Invest in the Future
Industries across the country rely on industrial maintenance technicians to maintain and repair important machinery. See how our program can teach you the skills needed for an exciting career.1
$61,420
17%
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 seven months.
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 a formal industrial maintenance training program like the one offered at UTI can prepare you for a technician role in less than a year. 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.