Industrial maintenance technicians are responsible for ensuring that equipment in manufacturing and industrial settings operates smoothly and safely. As a student in this program, you will learn how to install, adjust, troubleshoot and repair a variety of industrial machinery. Willingness to problem-solve and mechanical aptitude are essential in this field.
This highly skilled trade offers many employment opportunities. With your industrial maintenance degree, you’ll be prepared to work in manufacturing facilities, food and beverage processing plants, mining facilities and more. Because each production environment has different needs, this program allows you to select technical electives specific to each production area.
Why Get Your Industrial Maintenance Degree at GRCC?
- Our flexible, hands-on courses focus on career-ready skills.
- Comprehensive training includes electricity and electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical power.
- Students gain hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing and production hardware and software.
- An advisory committee of local experts and manufacturers ensures students graduate with the skills West Michigan employers need most.
Industrial Maintenance Degree Tuition Calculator
GRCC is an affordable option for anyone seeking industrial maintenance technician training in Michigan. Our tuition calculator can help you estimate the cost of your degree. You may also qualify for financial aid and other scholarships, so be sure to schedule an admissions appointment if you have questions about your options to pay for college.
Please note that this calculator does not include additional student costs like books or parking. These costs are an estimate only and do not constitute a contract or binding agreement of costs to attend Grand Rapids Community College.
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Industrial Maintenance Success Stories
Experienced Instructors
“You will find a low student-to-faculty ratio in these classes. The instructors are all experienced and love to teach, and our placement rate is great.”
Chris Schell, Head of the Applied Technology Department
Career-Ready Skills
“The industrial maintenance technician field is red-hot. If you complete the program and have motivation, you will get a job.”
Patrick Van Otteren, GRCC Associate Professor
Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Maintenance A.A.A.S.
Still have questions about our industrial maintenance degree program? Read through our frequently asked questions below or reach out to the Applied Technology Department directly at appliedtechnology@grcc.edu or (616) 234-3670.
How long does it take to earn an Industrial Maintenance degree?
Most students complete their associate degree in two or three years. How quickly you finish your degree will depend on how many classes you take per semester. Once you enroll at GRCC, an Academic Advisor can help plan a course load that fits with your schedule.
How much does an Industrial Maintenance degree cost?
Use the tuition calculator to estimate the cost of earning your Industrial Maintenance A.A.A.S. from GRCC. Please note that this is not an official estimate and does not include costs like books and transportation.
Additionally, many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid like Michigan Reconnect or the Michigan Community College Guarantee, which can significantly reduce tuition.
Please schedule an admissions appointment if you have questions about how to pay for college.
What can you do with an Industrial Maintenance degree?
Industrial maintenance technicians perform vital tasks in a wide variety of manufacturing and industrial settings. Technicians may work in factories, power plants, food and beverage processing plants, mining facilities, recycling facilities, aircraft maintenance facilities or on construction sites.
How much does an Industrial Maintenance Technician make?
An Industrial Maintenance Technology Degree from GRCC leads to exciting career opportunities in a high-growth industry. With your degree and a few years of experience, you could advance your career and become a maintenance manager, reliability manager, plant maintenance engineer, equipment maintenance engineer and more.
Additional Information
Want to learn more about this area of study?
Visit the Department of Applied Technology
Questions about this program?
Department email: appliedtechnology@grcc.edu
Department phone: (616) 234-3670
