Industrial Maintenance

Darrell Hinson, Instructor - Main Campus - Day Program

John Watson, Associate Instructor

Tim Fox, Maury Instructional Service Center Evening Instructor

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.

Award Title  -  Estimated Time:
Maintenance Mechanic Helper Certificate  -  One Trimester
Electrician Helper Certificate  -  One Trimester
Welder Helper Certificate  -  1/2 Trimester
Arc Welder Certificate  -  2 Trimesters
TIG Welder Certificate  -  One Trimester
MIG Welder Certificate  -  One Trimester
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Diploma  -  4 Trimesters
Combination Welder Diploma  -  4 Trimesters