Industrial Maintenance Training Program

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Industrial Maintenance Training Program

Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of

Do you enjoy solving problems and fixing things? Modern factories are clean, safe, and filled with high-tech machinery that needs skilled hands to keep it running smoothly. If you:

Love figuring out how things work
Like working with your hands
Get satisfaction from fixing something that's broken
Are comfortable with everyday math and science

…then this could be the perfect career for you!

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Industrial Maintenance at a Glance

Degree

Workplace Certificate

Length of Study

9 Months

Course Format

Face-to-Face

Classes Meet

Daytime, Evening

Program Start

Spring, Summer

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Your Industrial Maintenance Career

Your job is likely to be reliable—and yet the work will change every day. What needs adjustment? Why are those numbers odd today? Is there a software update? You’ll be taking care of the plant by repairing machinery and keeping it running efficiently.

Your training and skills open the doors to a variety of positions, such as

Industrial Mechanic
Maintenance Electrician
Fluid Power Technician
Machinery Maintenance Technician

15%

Of Iowa Jobs are in Manufacturing

6,000+

Manufacturing Firms in Iowa

20%

Of Iowa GDP is from Manufacturing

$17B

Iowa-Made Goods Exported Annually

Program Overview

Receive hands-on training and gain the skills to maintain production equipment that uses a range of technologies:

Direct and alternating current (electricity)
Hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power
Single and three-phase motor controls
Mechanical power systems

The Automation and Robotics Center offers dozens of specialized workstations where you can learn to troubleshoot a variety of systems.

In the lab, an instructor is available to assist as you work with different machines. Classroom instructors guide you through the concepts and theories behind your tasks, helping you apply the math and science essential for industrial systems.

Once you complete your coursework you'll earn a Hawkeye Community College certificate of completion and be eligible to earn industry-recognized credentials from the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

This program is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid, but other funding options may be available. We’ll help you with the options.

Discover your FUNDING options

If you are interested in working for Tyson, you should consider the Tyson Industrial Maintenance Mechanics program. It has a different application process, yet the training facilitated by Hawkeye is similar.

Basic Operations C-101
Pneumatic Systems 1
Applied Math
Electrical Systems 1
Electrical Fabrication 1
Hydraulic Systems 1
Rotating Electrical Machines (Motors)
Electrical Motor Troubleshooting 1
Mechanical Drives 1
Hydraulic system 2
Mechanical Power Systems 2
Laser Shaft Alignment 1
Electrical Motor Control Systems 1
AC Variable Frequency Drives
Electrical System Installation 1
Process Control Systems
Welding
Basic Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Motor Controls Troubleshooting
Pneumatic Troubleshooting 1
Sensor Logic Systems 1
Mechanical Systems 3

How to Get Started

It's easy! Meet with a Pathway Navigator to discuss your goals and enroll in classes.

Upcoming Class

Start date: June 5, 2025

Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 7 AM – 2 PM

Location: Automation and Robotics Center

Cost: $3,995

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Automation & Robotics Center

Connect with the latest in manufacturing technology and industry-recognized credentials from FANUC, Rockwell, and SACA. The center is the first in the state to offer a training environment of fully connected systems.

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