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April 7

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

Train to become a skilled industrial maintenance technician in less than a year.1

A NEW CAREER PATH STARTS HERE

Take 60 seconds and find out how you can get trained.

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 program is designed to get students on track toward pursuing a career in the industry in less than a year.1

7 months

From start to finish

4 campuses

Locations to train

Industrial Maintenance Technician Courses

The courses in this program are designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. No prior experience is required. Our course topics include:

  • Energy industrial fundamentals and safety compliance
  • Math, OSHA-10 and first aid
  • Applied physics and precision measuring
  • DC and AC basic electricity
  • Advanced electrical theory
  • Materials processing, welding and diesel
  • Industrial heating and cooling, and compression systems
  • Steam and gas turbines, boiler operations, and valves

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:77

Entry-level

  • Industrial maintenance technician
  • Installation technician
  • Field service technician
  • Boiler technician
  • Plant technician

Advanced

  • Powerplant operator
  • Facilities manager
  • Maintenance mechanic
  • Plant operator
  • Major component mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Technician School Locations

Invest in the Future

Industries across the country rely on industrial maintenance technicians to maintain and repair important machinery. See how our program can teach you the skills needed for an exciting career.1

$61,420

Median annual salary* for industrial maintenance technicians in the United States60
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, demand and employer compensation

17%

Projected employment growth for industrial maintenance technicians from 2023 to 203364

Frequently Asked Questions

Train for a Career in Less Than a Year

If a career in industrial maintenance sounds exciting to you, now’s a great time to get started on your training. Click the link below to connect with an Admissions Representative who can help you on your journey.

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