Industrial maintenance keeps a factory running. It maintains equipment and improves systems that are mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic.

What does an industrial maintenance technician do?

An industrial maintenance technician installs and repairs machinery. Another name for this role is maintenance mechanic.

Your goal is to maintain production lines and equipment. You do this using welding skills and knowledge of

• pump systems
• automation systems
• mechanical equipment
• hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Earn a career certificate in industrial maintenance from College of Lake County. The training program takes 1.5 years to complete.

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Why study industrial maintenance at College of Lake County?

Here are six reasons to earn your certificate at College of Lake County (CLC):

1. You have options. Earn a single career certificate to start or advance your career. Or stack certificates to get an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in industrial technology.
2. You get certified. Earn certifications from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA). This makes your credentials attractive to employers and helps you get a job sooner.
3. You gain real-world experience. Leading manufacturers in northern Illinois offer paid internships and apprenticeships to CLC students. Learn hands on while earning money and connecting with future employers.
4. You get personal feedback. The class sizes at CLC are small. Instructors know you by name and help you achieve success. They are experts who have worked in manufacturing. They teach practical skills you can apply with confidence in the workplace.
5. You learn in a high-tech environment. Attend classes at the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Gurnee. Explore the ATC. The 170,000-square-foot center houses
   • a state-of-the-art industrial technology lab
   • the largest welding and fabrication lab in Illinois
6. You save money. CLC provides a quality education at an affordable price. We help you attend college debt-free through
   • Federal financial aid—attend a free FAFSA workshop
   • Scholarships like the Community Project Advanced Technologies Scholarship
   • Jobs for students on campus

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Learn more:

• Become an apprentice
• Financial aid
• Is manufacturing a good career?

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