Career Outlook

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician graduate, you can look forward to outstanding career choices. Graduates use their complex skills in a wide range of applications-with installation, repair, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and performance improving techniques. As a graduate of the program, you may hold titles such as mechanical maintenance technician, production maintenance technician, industrial mechanic, and facilities maintenance technician or supervisor.

Employers want technicians who can:

• Understand and troubleshoot complex equipment;
• Predict and prevent equipment failure;
• Work safely and follow safety procedures;
• Work as team members with minimal supervision;
• Adapt to change; and continue to build their skills.

The Technical Advantage:

As a student in ITec, you will use many types of equipment and software to gain the competitive edge. These may include:

• A variety of mechanical tools;
• Specialized instruments like vibration analyzers, ultrasonic and laser alignment systems;
• Electrical equipment such as digital multi-meters and programmable logic controllers;
• Hydraulic and pneumatic test devices;
• Refrigeration pressure and temperature gauges;
• Welding test equipment; and
• Hydraulic and maintenance software.

Professional Association:

TSTC maintains close ties with established professionals like those found in organizations including the International Maintenance Institute and the Fluid Power Society, or FPS-the industry contacts that provide peer support and involvement to enhance your career.

Industry Standards:

In addition to holding a degree or certificate from TSTC, you can build credibility with industry certifications. For example, FPS Industrial Hydraulic Mechanics Certification can open the door to promotions and higher salaries.