Maintenance Technician

Online Maintenance Technician Training

 

Become a Maintenance Technician

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.

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Job Outlook for Maintenance Technicians

  • The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects a 13% growth in the demand for Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Machinery Maintenance Workers between now and 2029. This is much faster than the predicted growth rate for all jobs. The BLS notes that automated factories and warehouses require highly skilled technicians to keep the many moving parts of its production machines and conveyor systems in good working order.
  • According to PayScale.com, Maintenance Technicians in the US earn $46,160 per year, on average. Salaries for early-career Maintenance Technicians range between $29-64,000 with an average of $41,380 during the first four years of their careers.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FAQs

WHAT DO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS DO?

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for keeping increasingly automated factories and distribution warehouses running smoothly. They oversee scheduled maintenance and periodic repairs for electrical and mechanical systems like power supplies and logic controllers, fabrication tools and conveyor rollers.

WHAT SKILLS DO MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS REQUIRE?

Manufacturing maintenance requires physical skills and a deep understanding of how machines work. Key skills that Maintenance Technicians use every day include:

  • workholding
  • math
  • inspection
  • safety
  • machining
  • quality
  • grinding
  • electrical systems
  • automation
  • mechanical systems
  • motor controls
  • rigging
  • fluid systems

HOW DO I GET STARTED AS A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN?

The first step is to get great training. A solid Maintenance Technician course not only provides you with skills and knowledge, it also signals to top-tier employers that you are a professional who takes their work seriously. Once trained, many Maintenance Technicians start their careers as assistants, where they learn the specifics of an employer's job floor, machines and systems. Others begin by working directly on the shop floor, where they gain experience, establish themselves and learn to operate the machines they will be supporting.

 

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Course Objectives

  • Prepare for a career as a maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, equipment engineering technician, facilities manager, maintenance engineer;
  • Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job;
  • Develop the knowledge and skills you need to start your career, including;
    • Troubleshooting
    • Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and TPM
    • Inspection Methods
    • PLC Equipment and Communication
    • Electrical, Mechanical, and Fluid Systems
    • Robot Maintenance and Installation
    • Fabrication and Assembly Processes
    • Workholding Principles

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Curriculum

  1. Workholding
  2. Math

III. Inspection

  1. Machining
  2. Safety
  3. Quality and Manufacturing Management

VII. Grinding

VIII. Electrical Systems and Motor Controls

  1. PLCs and Automation
  2. Mechanical Systems
  3. Fluid Systems

XII. Rigging

XIII. Welding

XIV. Fasteners

Instructors

This self-paced course is not instructor-facilitated. However, extensive support is provided through email, phone and online forums.

All instructional materials are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin at any time.

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