About the Industrial Mechanics Program

The Industrial Mechanics Program offers both a certificate and an AAS degree option. The courses required by the program provide core knowledge and basic skills for people who want to work in the field of industrial mechanics. This program was derived from the millwright program and now replaces it.

Students learn how to test, troubleshoot, repair, and install industrial equipment such as pumps, compressors, gearboxes, power transmissions, and associated equipment. Other courses studied are Bearings, Rigging, Lubrication, Blueprint Reading, Welding and Hydraulics.

Career Opportunities

Graduating students are in demand and can be hired by manufacturing and construction companies to work in manufacturing plants and on construction sites. A graduate of the Industrial Mechanics Program is prepared to work as a (n):

• Industrial Millwright
• Industrial Mechanic
• General Maintenance Mechanic

Program Available:

• Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) (053D)
• Certificate (054D)