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James
(Darrell) Hinson, Instructor
John Watson, Teaching
Assistant
The
mission of Industrial Maintenance is to provide the student training in
the use of equipment and maintenance/repair procedures of industrial
equipment in the ever changing technological work place. Industrial
maintenance work is characterized by variety because each equipment
repair job presents a different problem requiring the knowledge to
diagnose and repair. Instruction prepares the student with the abilities
to perform general maintenance work. This program consists of classroom
and shop experience in four main phases: Electrical, Machine Shop,
Welding, and Sheet Metal.
The Electrical phases of the program provides instruction in applied
electrical theory, blueprint reading, sketching, math, instrument use
and circuit design, for both industrial and residential applications.
The Machine Shop phase offers students the opportunity to learn and
perform different operations concerning machines, such as the drill
press, lathe, and mill.
During the Welding phase, students master the basic welding techniques
for both acetylene and arc welding.
Individuals study the physical
properties of metal, the effects of heat, thickness allowances,
shrinkage, basic joint design and layout. The student may also become
proficient in basic electric arc, advanced electric arc, oxy-acetylene
cutting and welding, semi-automatic arc MIG and learn to weld stainless
steel, aluminum, and other metals with tungsten inert gas TIG.
In the Sheet Metal phase, students learn to cut and bend sheet metal for
fabrication purposes. Application in gas cutting and torch use are also
included.
Practical experience is gained in all four phases of Industrial
Maintenance by shop practice, projects and repair work utilizing
hands-on application. Completion of Industrial Maintenance prepares the
student for employment within the manufacturing and maintenance
industry.
