ICC is proud to announce the launch of its new Industrial Maintenance Technology Program, beginning in Spring 2026. This program, housed in ICC’s Business and Technology Division, was created in direct response to workforce needs voiced by area employers and industry leaders.

The Industrial Maintenance Technology Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems. Graduates will be prepared for careers in fields such as Instrument Technician, Millwright, Maintenance Technician, Service Technician, Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic, and Control Valve Technician.

Program Objectives:
Students enrolled in the program will learn how to:
1.     Assemble, install, and ensure the operation of machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
2.     Demonstrate professional and safe workplace behavior.
3.     Troubleshoot and maintain programmable systems.
4.     Diagnose and repair issues in fluid power systems, electrical control systems, and mechanical drive systems.

“Skilled industrial maintenance technicians are in high demand, and this program was designed with that need in mind,” said Taylor Crawshaw, Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Through hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications, we’re preparing students to step directly into high-wage, high-demand careers while also strengthening the businesses that drive our regional economy.”

The program offers two certificate tracks:
·       Certificate A (29 credit hours) – a one-year pathway covering foundational mechanical, electrical, and safety skills.
·       Certificate B (42 credit hours) – an advanced option that builds on Certificate A with welding, conveyor systems, motor controls, and programmable logic controllers.

Students will also earn OSHA 10 certification and have the opportunity to pursue NC3 credentials in mechanical systems, electricity, and fluid power.

According to the Kansas Department of Labor, there are an estimated 575 annual job openings statewide for industrial machinery mechanics, with a median wage of $61,800 per year.

Enrollment is now open for Spring 2026. For more information, email Laura Larimore at llarimore@indycc.edu.