Industrial trades

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Programs in Sandburg’s industrial trades pathway are for students who enjoy working with their hands, solving technical problems and bringing ideas to life. Our automotive technology, CNC, industrial maintenance and welding programs prepare you for high-demand careers in manufacturing, equipment repair and technical services. You’ll gain practical skills in areas such as production processes, equipment setup and repair and precision metalworking — skills that employers in our region value and need.

AUTOMOTIVE TECH

Interested in combining your enthusiasm for the auto industry with technical skills? If so, Sandburg’s certificate program in automotive technology is for you! Learn more about automotive tech.

CNC OPERATOR

Get ready for an entry-level position in the machine tool area with training in computer numerical control operations, machine tooling and blueprint reading. Learn more about CNC operator.

CNC PROGRAMMER

You'll learn essential machine shop practices including machine safety, blueprint reading and part inspection methods, as well as CNC machine programming, set-up and operation. Learn more about CNC Programmer.

BASIC INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Interested in becoming a maintenance worker in industrial, manufacturing, utilities, telecommunications or transportation settings with skills in electrical, welding, manufacturing and industrial processes. Learn more about basic industrial maintenance.

ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

Interested in learning basic principles and skills for industrial maintenance, such as drafting/blueprint reading, electricity, hydraulics and pneumatics, machine tool, mathematics and fundamentals of welding? Learn more about advanced industrial maintenance.

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE AAS

Interested in a career as an industry machinery mechanic, maintenance worker, stationary engineer or boiler operator? Learn more about Industrial maintenance AAS.

BASIC WELDING CERTIFICATE

Get prepared to work in the welding industry as an entry-level welder in local industry with a focus on gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Learn more about basic welding.

ADVANCED WELDING CERTIFICATE

Interested in moving beyond entry-level employment in welding? Get training in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, OAW, PAC and GTAW procedures, mathematic calculations, reading blueprints and safety operations. Learn more about advanced welding.

WELDING AAS

Get hands-on welding training to help you master welding techniques through lab projects and experiential activities in industry. Learn how to get your Welding AAS.