The Industrial Maintenance Technology (INT) program at J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a comprehensive 60-semester hour certificate program. It seamlessly integrates classroom theory with hands-on laboratory practice, ensuring that students are well-prepared for careers in industrial maintenance. This program is meticulously designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful entry-level employment in this field.

Program Structure

To earn the certificate of completion, students are required to complete four academic courses totaling 12 semester hours, in addition to all required career technical courses. The program also offers stackable certificates and industry certifications, enhancing students' credentials and employability.

Awards

Long-Term Certificate

• Industrial Maintenance Technology

Short Term Certificates

• Basic Industrial Mechanics

• Millwright Technician

• Plant Mechanic

• Multicraft Maintenance Technician

Industry Certification

• National Career Readiness Credential

• NCCER CORE

• NCCER Industrial Maintenance Level 1

• OSHA 10-hr General Industry Safety/Health

Occupational Data

Industrial maintenance technicians are vital for maintaining and repairing factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights, on the other hand, specialize in installing, dismantling, repairing, reassembling, and moving machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for industrial maintenance technicians, machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights was $61,170 in 2023. Employment in this field is projected to grow by around 19 percent over the next decade, driven by the increasing need to keep sophisticated machinery functioning efficiently. This growth highlights the demand for qualified workers in the industrial maintenance sector.

By enrolling in the Industrial Maintenance Technology program, students position themselves for a promising career path, gaining valuable credentials and experience that serve as a foundation for long-term success in this dynamic industry.

Electives may be offered to meet a student’s personal educational goals or for instructional purposes.