If you enjoy working with your hands, building things, and getting dirty, a career in the trades may be right for you. Maintenance technicians are effectively mechanics specializing in large-scale machinery. There are a number of jobs that fall into the world of industrial maintenance. From maintenance technicians to industrial mechanics, each role is unique to encompass specified or a variety of large-scale machinery.

In our highly automated manufacturing economy, every machine requires maintenance and occasional repair. If just one machine goes out of service, it can mean disruptions in the entire supply chain. As a result, maintenance technicians with strong mechanical skills are in high demand. If you like to fix things with your hands, this 100% online course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to start a great career as a maintenance technician. Upon successful completion, you will have a thorough understanding of how machines and systems function and know how to keep them running reliably for their expected lifespan and beyond.

When a pipe bursts, a lathe stops rotating or an electrical motor needs to be replaced, a maintenance technician is called in to do their magic.  

Maintenance Technology is a field that offers many options to those who prefer work that’s hands-on and mechanical. And may seem magical to those less skilled in matters of installation and repair.

If you’d rather work on a stamping press than in an office, are interested in the moving parts behind the scenes and get more reward out of the process rather than the product, this is the program for you!