This program prepares students for positions responsible for layout and installation of advanced industrial equipment. Graduates will also be able to troubleshoot and repair equipment to ensure the manufacturing lines keep running. Skills learned include electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, pipefitting, welding, machine repair and installation as well as motor control systems, PLC control systems and instrumentation control networking.
Career Outlook
Employers trying to stay competitive with an international marketplace are hard pressed to find a multi-crafted maintenance employee who can accomplish a multitude of vocational qualities (electrician, plumber, pipefitter, hydraulics and pneumatics specialists, HVACR, machine set-up, machine installer, welder, systems troubleshooter and control systems programming). This program will provide those employers with such a skilled professional.
Program Learning Outcomes
Learners will be able to:
- Identify industrial symbols in schematics.
- Construct a fluid power system.
- Apply principles of electrical controls and fluid power applications to industrial situtations.
- Apply knowledge of installing/layout of machinery/industrial components safely.
- Demonstrate proficiency in welding techniques.
- Apply proper rigging techniques to move a load.
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