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INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TRAINING

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

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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

7-10 months

From start to finish
*Dependent on program

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 technicians work on machinery that powers different industries, and students can enroll in the 10-month Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology program. Training covers topics like mechatronics, industrial energy and power generation and is offered at the Mooresville campus.

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.

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.60) The Energy Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technician programs prepare graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians or industrial maintenance technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Industrial Machinery Mechanics as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians and industrial maintenance technicians, such as installation technicians, field service technicians, boiler technicians and plant technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $48,000 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=499041&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled wind power technicians and industrial maintenance technicians in North Carolina is $29.03 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Industrial Machinery Mechanics). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $23.10 and $19.00, respectively.64) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total employment will increase 17.2% for industrial machinery mechanics (49-9041) between 2023 and 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures.77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

Universal Technical Institute of Illinois, Inc. is approved by the Division of Private Business and Vocational Schools of the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

*Registration Fee Waiver will apply to any student who enrolls by July 31, 2025, with a start date between March 31, 2025, and September 25, 2025.

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