Industrial Maintenance Basics
Workforce Development | Manufacturing
Program Description
Recently, industry has made great strides in the field of industrial maintenance, or mechatronics. It creates a synergy needed to create a simpler, efficient, and effective manufacturing system. As this automation increases, so does the need for qualified technicians. There are currently 518 individuals employed in Mechatronics in the North Central Workforce Development Area.
The necessity to understand and train support technicians often requires a retooling of incumbent employees and initial training of employees entering this field. NPRC understands this human capital gap and has made a commitment to provide this training to the region.
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Industrial Maintenance Basics
What You'll Learn
Analysis of common components of blueprints and other technical drawings to be able to construct typical fluid power systems, AC/DC electric devices, Electric Motor Control, and 3-Phase wiring safely.
Examination of the components, gears, shafts, bearings, seals, and lubricants used in a mechanical drive system, and learn how to respond to common failures.
Communication protocols and the basic function of robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
Industrial Maintenance Career Outlook
Learners may be eligible for many different careers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and city/township management.
According to O-Net, it is projected that employment needs through 2028 in the Commonwealth total an additional 5,250 employees in industrial maintenance.
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