Industrial Maintenance Technician

462-104 Industrial Safety

Learn about industrial safety concepts and ensuring safe work practices. Topics include OSHA, Lock out/Tag out, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazardous Communication, Electrical Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection and Permit-Required Confined Spaces. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be issued the OSHA 30-hour for General Industry card.

462-326 Machine Tool Alignment

Become familiar with the operation and alignment of the machine tools used in the maintenance field. Complete maintenance projects used in the maintenance field that meet dimensional and aesthetic requirements.

462-350 Maintenance Fundamentals

Build upon competencies learned in Machine Tool Alignment and Operation while using various alignment tools. Apply fundamentals to simulated and actual applications.

462-390 IMT Computer Applications

Study computer concepts and use computers for testing and other industrial maintenance applications.

414-186 Industrial Electricity

The student will be introduced to topics such as the atomic nature of electricity, stressing electrical units, basic definitions and symbols, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, generators, and basic alternating current circuits.

Approved Substitutes: 414-386 Industrial Electricity I

420-330 Industrial Blueprint Reading I

Learn universally applicable techniques for interpreting all mechanical and industrial drawings through the study of drawing standards, abbreviations, basic rules for dimensioning, and various types of sectional views. Become familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

Approved Substitutes: 457-110 Blueprint Reading - Fab

804-107 College Mathematics

Review and develop fundamental concepts of mathematics pertinent to the areas of arithmetic and algebra; geometry and trigonometry; and probability and statistics. Special emphasis is placed on problem solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning, making connections and using calculators. Topics include performing arithmetic operations and simplifying algebraic expressions, solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, solving proportions and incorporating percent applications, manipulating formulas, solving and graphing systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, finding areas and volumes of geometric figures, applying similar and congruent triangles, converting measurements within and between U.S. and metric systems, applying Pythagorean Theorem, solving right and oblique triangles, calculating probabilities, organizing data and interpreting charts, calculating central and spread measures, and summarizing and analyzing data.

Approved Substitutes: 804-304 Industrial Math I; and 804-305 Industrial Math II

462-330 Machine Tool Assessment

Learn about and use alignment tools and techniques through discussion and lab. This course builds on skills developed in Machine Tool Alignment and Operation. Machine wear assessment is stressed using industry standards.

462-351 Mechanical Power Transmission

Gain hands-on experience working with mechanical power transmissions, v-belt drives, flat belts, gears, chain drives, couplings, packings, seals, and bearings.

605-129 Elect Pwr Ctrl & Motors

Study power distribution circuits including transmission substation (high voltage), distribution substation (medium voltage), and in-plant distribution. Explore the construction and operation of DC motors and single-phase and three-phase AC motors. Become familiar with elementary industrial control circuits. Construct, wire, test, and operate a typical industrial control panel.

612-110 Industrial Hydraulic Systems

Study hydraulics as applied in modern industrial settings, including hydraulic components and their operational functions. Review the basic principles of liquid flow and their relationship to daily applications.

890-108 Employment Success

Students in this course will focus on skills that enable them to transition to professional life. As a result of participation, students will be able to develop a resume, prepare to interview effectively and present themselves in a professional manner in person and online. Strengths and personality assessments, practice interviews, keeping a job and career management are included in the curriculum.

801-311 Communication in the Workplace

Expand level of awareness and skill in interpersonal communications, both oral and written, while focusing on securing and maintaining a job. Develop competencies in the area of listening, sending, and employability skills.

Approved Substitutes: 801-196 Oral/Interpersonal Comm

606-153 Internship - Applied Tech

Gain meaningful occupational experience in a specific field while building interpersonal relationships, improving technical competencies and completing the pre-developed goals. To complete an internship, WCTC must first verify that students have met the prerequisites. Please contact the Career Connections Department at 262.695.7848 or internshipdepartment@wctc.edu for assistance.

442-303 Related Welding I

Become skilled in various welding processes, including elementary oxyacetylene weld, brazing and cutting, and arc (stick) electrode in the flat and vertical down positions.

462-365 IMT Equip Install & Align

Use latest technology to safely rig, hoist and set in place equipment as well as learn the fundamentals of alignment, bearing failure and installation.

462-366 IMT Pump and Piping Systems

Gain hands on experience to safely install repair and maintain centrifugal pumps, piping systems as well as current lubrication procedures and technology.

605-188 PLC 1

Study programmable logic controllers (PLC) using Allen-Bradley PLCs, RSLogix 500 series related to basics and start up, PLC wiring, ladder diagram networks and basic programming.

612-115 Industrial Pneumatic Systems

Explore pneumatics as applied in modern industrial settings. Review the basic gas laws and principles as they relate to day-to-day applications, and study pneumatic components and their operational functions.

806-382 Applied Science

Examine the principles related to mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal systems while in a laboratory setting. Focus on the measurement and application of force, rate, work, and resistance within each system.

809-321 Basic Applied Economics

Understand business operations by studying topics such as the appreciation of profit and loss, return on investment, business expenses, daily operations, and other vital elements. This course is for students in vocational occupational programs.

Approved Substitutes: 809-195 Economics

414-396 Industrial Drives and Robotics

Gain a basic understanding of CNC and robotic theory of operation and learn to apply that theory to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair this equipment. Become competent in using manufacturer's maintenance manuals to set up and troubleshoot the machines.

419-300 Fluid Power Maintenance

Become familiar with common maintenance activities that are necessary for industrial and mobile systems controlled by hydraulics. Take an in-depth look at the principles of circuit evaluation and component operation, construction, maintenance, and testing.

442-305 Related Welding II

Explore out-of-position welding in the oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc (stick) processes. Machine tool operators will become familiar with the basic GMA and GTA techniques necessary to repair dies and fixtures, while the industrial maintenance mechanic will develop more skills in the arc and gas processes.

462-367 IMT System Troubleshooting

Develop troubleshooting techniques and the ability to diagnose and isolate malfunctions that commonly occur in equipment such as CNC machines and Servo systems.

462-368 IMT Predictive Maintenance

Become familiar with predictive and preventive maintenance technologies including oil analysis, thermography, vibration analysis and airborne ultrasonics.

809-345 Basic Workplace Psychology

Develop the skills needed for building positive relationships with others by taking part in unique workplace scenarios and exploring psychological concepts.

Approved Substitutes: 809-199 Psychology of Human Relations

Brian Gliniecki

Phone: 262.695.3430

Education

• Journeyworker –Machine Repair