Interested in a career as an industry machinery mechanic, maintenance worker, stationary engineer or boiler operator? The industrial maintenance AAS program is perfect for you! The program provides the necessary skills necessary and gives you the flexibility to choose the track where your aptitude lies —electricity or welding.

 

CAREERS IN INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers and millwrights will see an employment growth of 5% from now to 2028. The increase in advanced machinery and automation, including the use of many computer-controlled machines, will require more trained mechanics and millwrights.

Learn more about these jobs, salaries and more:

Installation, maintenance and repair workers

 

COURSE INFO

Class formats

Sandburg offers courses in a variety of formats to best fit your needs. Regardless of the format, make sure you have access to a reliable computer with high-speed internet. All courses use online resources and require you to access course information through mySandburg. The Galesburg and Carthage campuses have open computer labs for your use as a student.

Sample course schedule & costs

The program offers face-to-face class classes. Some courses may be blended, meaning some online work is required. 

View the sample course schedule.

View sample course costs.

 

FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Learn how you can take advantage of financial aid, grants and scholarships available to Sandburg students.

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Learn more, and complete this form to determine your eligibility.

Career and technical programs/courses follow our equal opportunity & non-discrimination statement. For more information, email the Title IX coordinator, or call 309.341.5258 or the ADA/504 coordinator at 309.341.5262.

Admission requirements

This program is an open-enrollment program, meaning there isn't any criteria students must meet to be admitted. 

Learn how to get started.