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 Lisle, 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.
Our grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles. As with any industry, over time, technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.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