The Industrial Mechanic program has been designed to give knowledge and the multicraft skills needed

to maintain complex and integrated manufacturing systems. This program seeks to provide a broad base of skills that are suitable for initial or upgrade training. Blackhawk Technical College’s faculty brings real-world experience to the classroom. The major training areas will be: machining, electricity and hydraulics. Supporting disciplines are: blueprint reading, welding, rigging, refrigeration fundamentals, and drives and linkages. Classes combine lecture and laboratory experience to provide the maximum amount of information and practical exposure. Safety policies and procedures will be taught and strictly adhered to.

This practical program provides extensive hands-on training. Graduates of the Industrial Mechanics program will have the knowledge, skills, and work habits necessary to maintain and troubleshoot today’s complex equipment. In today’s manufacturing environment more knowledge is needed to understand highly integrated manufacturing systems.