Industrial Maintenance Technician Training
Industrial maintenance technicians have the important task of working on machinery that powers many different industries. They make repairs and perform maintenance on electrical components and parts used in automation and manufacturing.
Universal Technical Institute's 10-month Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology program places an emphasis on automation and features courses that are focused on this industry, along with construction/technical trades and electrical knowledge.1 Campuses offering the Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology program includes Exton, Mooresville, Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston.
Our Canton and Lisle campuses currently offer the seven-month Industrial Maintenance Technician program.
7-10 months
9 campuses
Industrial Maintenance Technician Courses
The courses in our Industrial Maintenance programs are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. Our Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology program focuses on automation and electrical related courses, including:
- Introduction to Technical Trades
- Electrical Wiring
- Computers and Networking
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Instrumentation and Control
- Industrial Robotics
The seven-month Industrial Maintenance Technician program has less of a focus on electrical, with course topics that include:
- Energy industry fundamentals
- Safety compliance
- Applied physics
- Materials processing
- Boiler operations
Industrial Maintenance Technician Training
Students can choose from two different training programs to prepare them for careers as industrial maintenance technicians:
- Industrial Maintenance Technician: This 7-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, automation, construction, electrical wiring, industrial energy and power generation. It is offered at the Exton, Mooresville, Rancho Cucamonga, Houston, Dallas/Forth Worth, San Antonio and Long Beach campuses.
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:
Entry-level
- Industrial maintenance technician
- Installation technician
- Field service technician
- Plant technician
Advanced77
- 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
Industries across the country rely on industrial maintenance technicians to maintain and repair important machinery and their related electrical components. See how our program can teach you the skills needed for an exciting career.1
$63,760
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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.
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.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.