INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
PATHWAY
REPAIR | REPLACE | REBUILD
Students are eligible to earn industry-recognized credentials from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA), as well as EPA certification through this pathway.
Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials
The Industrial Maintenance Technician Pathway is built on stackable workforce credentials with employment and advancement opportunities in the local economy.
Basic Certificate
Intermediate Certificate
Advanced Certificate
Associate In Applied Science
Skilled Hands. Industry Ready.
Industrial maintenance technicians are in high demand at manufacturing companies, power plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities. These professionals maintain and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on industrial machinery to ensure smooth operations and reduce downtime.
A career in industrial maintenance offers diverse opportunities and requires a strong mix of technical skills.
Coursework includes electrical theory, industrial wiring, motor controls, fluid power systems, mechanical drives, and more. Students gain hands-on experience working with industry-relevant equipment and simulated systems, preparing them for real-world challenges found in manufacturing environments across the Texas Panhandle.
Basic Certificate
*Potential Dual Credit Options
Required Courses
- AC Circuits for Industrial Applications
- Basic Mechanical Skills
- Distribution Systems
- Electric Motors
- Intro to Direct Current
- Intro to Industrial Maintenance
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Helper
*Median Wage
- $15.28 / hour
Intermediate Certificate
Required Courses
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Machinery Installation
- Motor Controls
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Pumps, Compressors, & Mechanical Devices
Maintenance Technician
*Median Wage
- $18.11 / hour
Advanced Certificate
Required Courses
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Electro-Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Automation
- Industrial Troubleshooting
Industrial Maintenance Technicians & Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance Technician Journeyman
*Median Wage
- $26.29 / hour
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Required Courses
- English Composition I
- Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts
- Mathematics
- Social and Behavioral Science
- Speech
Industrial Maintenance Technicians & Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance Technician Journeyman
Median Wage
- $26.29 / hour
The figures quoted (as of 02/06/25) represent the median wages for the Panhandle of Texas, gathered and analyzed by Lightcast, a labor market analytics company that provides data and insights on workforce trends, skills demand, and job market dynamics.