Industrial Maintenance Career Pathway

Technical Skills Needed: broad skills as required for skilled technician jobs, all aspects of Machine Shop operations, project management, quality control, Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt, Total Productive Maintenance, engineering analysis, design, drafting, computer software proficiency (word processing, spreadsheet, project management system, CAD), manage jobs for profit, strong mathematical background, perform design reviews and provide recommendations, perform engineering analysis, design, drafting, technical report writing

Soft Skills Needed: analyze situations for constant operational improvement, manage multiple projects at various stages (planning, design, procurement, construction), guide and manage consultants performing design and construction inspection services, good judgment, organizational skills, sound reasoning skills, leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment and independently, effective verbal and written communications, technical report writing, willingness to travel

Technical Skills Needed: more advanced skills of semi-skilled technical jobs, PLC and drive systems, precision alignments, welding, vibration analysis, sheet metal, HVACR, plumbing and piping systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, schematic reading, installation, equipment startup, strong electrical and mechanical background, electronics, panel and machine wiring, preventative and predictive maintenance, Lean Six Sigma, precision measuring, precision tools, GD & T precision reading, troubleshoot and repair facility machinery, assembly, alignment, relocations, rigging, mechanical aptitude, computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, CAD, project management)

Soft Skills Needed: troubleshooting, handling problems involving several concrete variables in standardized conditions, detailed and quality oriented, leadership, ability to motivate and manage others, ability to provide training or assistance, ability to work in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation, effective one-on-one and small group verbal communications, effective written communications (repair and maintenance logs, correspondence)

Technical Skills Needed: mechanical aptitude, centrifugal water pumps and valves, power transmission equipment and components, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot motor control circuits, welding, TIG/MIG, brazing, gas torch, cutting, soldering, AC and DC control circuit design and troubleshooting, hydraulics, hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic prints, 480 V motor control circuits, electrical distribution, NEC, knowledge of control valves, basic machining, lathe, HVACR basic control, power transmission, power trains, gears, sheaves, belts, drives, pump and coupling alignment, read blueprints and schematics, hydraulic schematics, electric blueprints, dimensioning and measuring, installation of electric construction components (conduit, disconnects, panels, lighting), pneumatic circuits, motor control circuits, PLC programming, basic math (algebra, geometry, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume, area), computer (data entry, info search, software to monitor and troubleshoot equipment problems), access PLC

Soft Skills Needed: troubleshooting, self-starter, motivation, ability to work independently and in team environment, can-do attitude, dependability, reliability, effective verbal communications, carry out and follow instructions (verbal, written, diagram)

Technical Skills Needed: forklift, skid steer, ability to lift 50 pounds, maintain and secure work tools, clean and maintain work area

Soft Skills Needed: self-starter, reliable, ability to work independently and in a team environment, can-do attitude, dependability and reliability, motivation