Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

Skilled employees are needed to keep the complex industrial machinery of today’s manufacturing facilities running smoothly. Their work keep factories productive and makes sure that the final product is perfect.  In addition, their work assures that machine operators are safe.  Every industrial plant employs manufacturing maintenance technicians. 

LCC’s new West Campus lab facilities insure that students are trained in the most up-to-date methods using industry standard equipment. 

LCC offers both an associate in applied science degree and a certificate of achievement. For students who want to earn a four-year degree, a partnership with Ferris State University makes this an option.

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Curriculum Information
Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

MFGM 100     Maintenance Safety Practices
MFGM 105     Handtools and Measurements
MFGM 110     Power Transmissions
MFGM 112     Industrial Pneumatics      
MFGM 151     Lubrication and Bearings   
MFGM 161     Rigging     
MFGM 170     Fork Lift Truck Driver Training   
MFGM 171     Special Topics in MFGM
MFGM 175     Industrial Hydraulics     
MFGM 201     Advanced Hydraulics    
MFGM 220     Industrial Presses
MFGM 250     Manufacturing Internship
 

Career Facts
Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

 What is a manufacturing maintenance technician?
Machinery maintenance technicians are responsible for cleaning and lubricating machinery, performing diagnostic tests, checking performance and testing damaged machine parts. By detecting minor problems, they can fix them before they become major problems.  After diagnosing the problem, the mechanic disassembles the equipment to repair or replace the defective parts.  They may work closely with electronic repairers or electricians.  With the advent of advanced technology, these workers need electronic and computer skills in order to repair complex equipment.  

What skills are required?
Machinery maintenance technicians need mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, good physical conditioning and agility.  Classes in mechanical drawing, math, blueprint reading, computers and electronics are useful. 

Where are they employed?
Two out of three workers are employed in the manufacturing sector, in industries such as food processing, textile mills, chemicals, fabricated metal products, motor vehicles and primary metals. Others work for the government, utility companies, mining companies and other facilities in which industrial machinery is used.  

What is the salary range?
The employment of machinery maintenance technicians is expected to grow more slowly than usual through 2012, but workers with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have good job prospects.  These jobs are usually not affected by seasonal changes in production.

Median hourly earnings of industrial machinery mechanics were $18.78 in 2004, the last year for which government statistics are available.  The middle 50 percent earned between $15.09 and $22.95 which the top ten percent earned more than $27.59 per hour.

As with all employment, salary depends on education, experience and location.

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Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

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