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Industrial Maintenance Millwright Associate in Applied Science

Overview

Narrative

Industrial Maintenance is a high-priority occupation.  The electrical and mechanical repair and maintenance of manual and automated machinery used in manufacturing products enable high-speed manufacturing of products from food to hard goods in our competitive global industrial economy.  It also demands well-trained technicians to service, maintain, install and retrofit this equipment and keep it running at peak capacity every day.

Northampton's Industrial Maintenance Millwright A.A.S. degree program is designed to prepare you to enter the manufacturing environment as a Mechanical Maintenance technician.  NCC graduates are qualified to work on production machinery such as robots, material handling systems, paper, and plastic process equipment, pneumatic and hydraulically controlled systems.  Graduates will also work on pharmaceutical packagers, food and beverage manufacturing equipment, and most machines and equipment controlled with programmable logic controllers.

You can choose to complete NCC’s specialized diploma in Machine Repair in two semesters to enter the workforce quickly or pursue the associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Millwright.  This degree is an excellent option, providing a well-balanced mix of in-demand skills and high salary potential.  If you want to add more automation training to your industrial maintenance skillset, with just 18 additional credits, you can add a second associate degree in Electromechanical Technology.

Features

Northampton's Industrial Maintenance Millwright program curriculum was developed with the assistance of many of the area's leading manufacturers and engineering firms in all areas of the program's courses of study, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Welding.  The program was designed to meet the demands of local and national manufacturers for entry-level employees who have broad-based hands-on skills.

As a student in the program, you'll gain a strong understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, and welding skills.  Industry-experienced instructors introduce you to specific areas of expertise such as motor controls, fluid power, mechanical mechanisms, programmable logic controllers, industrial networks, fundamental stick welding, and GTAW and semi-automatic welding.  

Graduates of this program can choose to find gainful and high-paying employment or continue their education towards a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Leadership through Bloomsburg University with all Bloomsburg courses taught at Northampton Community College.  Check with your advisor for more information and options in course selection.
Endorsed by Local Employers

Potential employers for those following this Mechanical Maintenance Millwright pathway include:

  • Maintenance and repair work in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and other hard goods Manufacturers
  • Industrial equipment manufacturers, machine builders, industrial machinery mechanics
  • Plumbing, pipefitting, steam fitting
  • Construction Companies, building maintenance

NCC’S Industrial Maintenance Millwright program can be completed during the day or evening on a full or part-time basis.

Please contact Gary George, at 610.861.4126 or ggeorge@northampton.edu or the Admissions Office at 610.861.5500 for more information.

Career Potential: Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Field Service Technician, Electromechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Millwright, Pipe Fitter, Building & Facilities Maintenance, Machine Repairer, Maintenance Supervisor.

 

Outcomes

Mechanical Maintenance Millwright Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate competent speaking, technical vocabulary, and technical writing skills when working with diverse groups displaying the ability to work independently & collaboratively for observation, integrative, and synthetic skills.
  • Demonstrate the proper use and care of standard hand tools, power tools, mechanics tools, and measurement equipment while adhering to OSHA safety standards in servicing industrial equipment. 
  • Demonstrate basic welding skills, electrical safety practices, and procedures for troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication when working with electrical control and power equipment required in industrial maintenance. 
  • Describe the principles and functions to operate and maintain typical pneumatic and hydraulic systems, process control, and programable logic controllers related to equipment in industrial maintenance.
  • Apply knowledge mastered to troubleshooting and solving discipline and industry-related problems by analyzing and presenting data in an acceptable and standardized manner with proficient research and computer data-gathering skills.  
 

 

Courses

First Semester

COLS101College Success

1 credits

MATH103Technical Mathematics

3 credits

ELTC101Electrical Fundamentals

3 credits

EMEC114Mechanical Skills for the Trades

2 credits

EMEC130Introduction to Process Control

3 credits

WELD105Introduction to Welding Processes

5 credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

ELTC107Electrical Wiring I

3 credits

EMEC110Mechanical Components

3 credits

EMEC140Sensors, Wiring and Troubleshooting

1 credits

ENGL101English I

3 credits

OSAH102General Industry Outreach Safety Education

1 credits

WELD125GTAW and Semiautomatic Welding Processes

5 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Third Semester

ELTC109Electrical Wiring II

3 credits

ELTC135Electrical Motors and Controls

4 credits

EMEC105Introduction to Fluid Power

3 credits

EMEC240Industrial Control Systems I

4 credits

General Education Elective +

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

COMM101Introduction to Communication

3 credits

EMEC251Mechanical Systems

3 credits

ENGL151TEnglish II

3 credits

PHYS152Physical Science II

3 credits

Elective *

3 credits

General Education Elective +

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:18

Total Credit Hours: 68

+For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved courses in two of the following categories: Arts & Humanities (AH); Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).

  • One elective must be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
  • One elective must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.

* Suggested electives are: CADM117, EMEC205, or HVAC101. Consult with Advisor.