Trades & Industrial Programs

Maintenance Technician

Carrington’s Maintenance Technician program prepares graduates to Operate and maintain machinery and machinery components, perform advanced hydraulic testing procedures, and program, install and perform diagnostic functions on programmable logic controllers

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What Will I learn

Upon completion of the Maintenance Technician program, graduates will be able to:

Illustrate the transmission of power through gears belts, chains, and fluid power electrical controls including programmable logic controllers.
Effectively service and maintain industrial machinery.
Compare mechanical and electrical measuring equipment for the diagnosis and repair of industrial equipment.
Value all local and national safety practices related to electrical servicing and installations.

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Cost & Financial Aid

Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, as well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.

Academic Cost

For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

Location Availability

Carrington College’s Maintenance Technology program is available at the Trades Education Center in Phoenix.

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Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit stg.carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

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Student Outcomes

Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment such as conveyor belts, production machinery, and packaging equipment..¹

Typical job duties of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights can include:¹

Reading technical manuals to understand equipment and controls
Disassembling machinery and equipment when there is a problem
Repairing or replacing broken or malfunctioning components
Performing tests and running initial batches to make sure the machine is running smoothly
Detecting minor problems by performing basic diagnostic tests
Testing malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed
Adjusting and calibrating equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
Cleaning and lubricating equipment or machinery
Moving machinery and equipment

What Will I Learn?

BASIC INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICITY

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

FLUID POWER

POWER TRANSMISSION

Check out our guide on becoming a Maintenance Technician.

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.