Industrial Automation
Industrial Automation
You will learn to:
- Learn to troubleshoot causes of operating errors and determine a plan of action
- Learn to perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments
- Learn the principles of electronics in manufacturing, fluid power including pneumatics and hydraulics, motor theory and operation, and mechanical systems
Description
Industrial Automation is designed to prepare students to successfully enter the manufacturing/industrial maintenance industry. Students learn the principles of industrial safety, electrical theory, electronics in manufacturing, fluid power including pneumatics and hydraulics, motor theory and operation, and mechanical systems. The program includes training in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), to include both programming and troubleshooting.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
- Building Mechanic
- Equipment Engineering Technician
- Facilities Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Maintenance Journeyman
- Maintenance Man
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Specialist
- Maintenance Technician
- Maintenance Worker
Approximate Pay Potential: $20-45 per hour. (O*NET source: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 49-9071.00)
Who can attend?
Adult
High School
Where?
Lawton - Main Campus
