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Industrial Maintenance Program Provides Career Opportunities
Charter College Offers Students The Chance to Advance Their Careers in Industrial Maintenance
Reno, NV (February 21, 2014) – Charter College is offering students the opportunity to advance their industrial maintenance careers with certifications focused on specific areas within the industrial sector.
All of Charter College’s programs are career-focused, which means that every course a student takes is associated with the career for which he or she wants to train. Programs are generally shorter, more flexible and less expensive than four-year degrees. Career training that a student receives in a vocational school tends to be hands-on, often taking place in a setting similar to what would be seen in the workplace. Industrial maintenance programs are offered on the Charter campuses located in Lancaster, CA; Anchorage, AK; Pasco, WA; and Vancouver, WA.
An industrial maintenance technician works on industrial machines. They repair, install, adjust, and maintain machinery used in production, processing and manufacturing. They may also work on refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Typical Industrial Maintenance Jobs
|
Industrial Maintenance Technician Careers |
2012 Median Wage |
Job growth
|
Projected openings
|
|
Industrial Machinery Mechanic |
$22.56/hour |
15-21% |
152,500 |
|
Machinery Maintenance Worker |
$19.53/hour |
8-14% |
21,100 |
|
General Maintenance and Repair Worker |
$16.93/hour |
8-14% |
379,700
|
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2020 Edition, Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
Students interested in exploring an education in industrial maintenance can call the Charter College admissions office at 888.200.9942 for more information.
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education, providing students with a career-focused education in growing job fields that include health care, business, information technology, criminal justice, the legal field, and select trades. Charter College operates college campuses in California, Washington State, Alaska and operates an online program.
