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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic|7 months

Keep Industry Running

When a production line stops, companies lose thousands per minute. Be the person they call to fix it.

$59,840
Median salary
7
Months to complete
43,500
New jobs by 2033
2
Campus locations

Why Industrial Maintenance Mechanic?

The facts speak for themselves.

Industrial maintenance techs are the most versatile tradespeople. You fix everything: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic.

Manufacturing can't run without you. When a line goes down, companies lose $10,000+ per minute.

PLC and automation skills included. This is where Industry 4.0 meets hands-on work.

Available at Houston and Dallas Metro campuses, two of the largest industrial markets in the country.

Curriculum

What You'll Learn

25 semester credit hours of focused, hands-on training. No filler courses, no wasted time.

IMM101Module 1

Mechanical Fundamentals

Bearings, seals, couplings, belt drives, and chain drives. The mechanical building blocks of industry.

IMM105Module 2

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Fluid power systems, cylinders, valves, pumps, and compressors used in heavy industry.

IMM110Module 3

Electrical Troubleshooting

Motor controls, relay logic, sensors, and electrical fault diagnosis in industrial settings.

IMM115Module 4

Preventive Maintenance

Lubrication, alignment, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance strategies.

IMM120Module 5

PLCs & Automation

Programmable logic controllers, ladder logic, and automated manufacturing systems.

IMM125Module 6

Industrial Capstone

Comprehensive troubleshooting scenarios, safety protocols, and industry-standard assessments.

Certifications Included

OSHA safety trainingLockout/Tagout certificationPLC programming fundamentals
Salary Data

What You Can Earn

All salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS (SOC 49-9041).

$59,840
Median annual salary
Top earners (90th percentile)
43,500
New jobs by 2033

Career paths after graduation

Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial MechanicPlant MechanicFacilities TechnicianEquipment Specialist

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS. SOC 49-9041. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and certifications.

A Typical Day

What a Training Day Looks Like

1
Morning

Diagnostics & Theory

Study hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting methodology.

2
Mid-Day

Hands-On Repair

Tear down, diagnose, and rebuild pumps, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.

3
Afternoon

PLC Programming

Write ladder logic, wire sensors, and program automated sequences on industrial equipment.

Flexible scheduling available: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and overnight options.

Graduate Stories

Real Graduates. Real Results.

"I was working fast food making $12 an hour. Now I'm a maintenance tech at a manufacturing plant making $28 an hour with overtime. Seven months changed everything."

RC
Robert C.
From $12/hr to $28/hr

"The hydraulics and PLC training is what separates TWS from other programs. Those are the skills that get you hired at the top-paying plants."

TM
Tony M.
Hired at petrochemical plant
Who's Hiring

Companies That Hire TWS Graduates

Frito-Lay
Food Manufacturing
Toyota
Automotive Manufacturing
Dow Chemical
Petrochemical
Anheuser-Busch
Beverage Manufacturing
Amazon
Logistics & Fulfillment
Locations & Start Dates

Train Near You

2 campuses offering Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. New classes start every few weeks.

Houston, TX

243 Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77060

Next start: April 14, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Dallas Metro (Irving), TX

2545 Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062

Next start: April 14, 2026
Morning · Afternoon

Program Disclosures

Gainful Employment Information

As required by our accrediting body (ACCSC) and the U.S. Department of Education, we provide the following outcomes data for this program.

69%

Graduation Rate

85%

Job Placement Rate

$15,000

Median Student Debt

$39,600

Median Annual Earnings

64%

On-Time Completion

N/A — no state licensure required

Licensure/Certification

Data reflects the most recent reporting period. Graduation and placement rates are calculated per ACCSC standards. Median earnings reflect reported wages of graduates within 12 months of completion. Median debt includes federal and private loans. For complete consumer information, visit tws.edu/consumer-information. Accredited by ACCSC — verify accreditation.

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