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Mechanical maintenance is the foundation of industrial technology. It makes factory machinery and systems more reliable. It prevents mechanical failures, so equipment lasts longer.

What does a mechanical maintenance technician do?

You keep equipment from breaking down. In this role, you

• inspect and repair machinery
• install and disassemble hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• use welding skills

Earn a career certificate in mechanical maintenance technology from ºÚÁÏÉçÇø. The training program takes four months to complete. It prepares you for an entry level technician role.

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Why study mechanical maintenance at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø?

Here are six reasons to earn your certificate at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø (ºÚÁÏÉçÇø):

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 ºÚÁÏÉçÇø students. Learn hands on while earning money and connecting with future employers.


4. You get personal feedback. The class sizes at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 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. ºÚÁÏÉçÇø provides a quality education at an affordable price. We help you attend college with low to no debt through
   • Scholarships
   • Apprenticeships with local employers”Get paid to learn and work!
   • Workforce grants
   • 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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