IST Maintenance Technology

Overview

Elgin Community College’s Automation, Robotics, and Maintenance Technology programs prepare you for in-demand careers in industrial technology. You’ll build expertise in Automated Electronic Systems and Industrial Maintenance—developing the skills needed for roles such as Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Millwright, and other machinery specialists.

As manufacturing continues to grow across the United States, so does the need for skilled professionals who can install, maintain, and repair complex equipment. ECC’s Industrial Technology (IST) courses are designed to solve real-world equipment challenges through hands-on, technical training.

Whether you’re new to the field, seeking to advance your career, or looking to specialize, ECC offers a program that fits your goals. Guided by insights from local industry experts, our faculty-designed labs simulate real troubleshooting environments, helping you develop the critical thinking and technical problem-solving skills employers value most.

Courses include:

• We offer a hands-on lab portion to help students understand the material, including training on how to maintain, calibrate, and repair equipment.
• Courses that cover basic knowledge of electricity, mechanical drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, 3-phase motor control systems, and programmable logic controllers.
• Fundamentals of basic (DC) electricity, including series, parallel, and combination circuits.
• Find out how to troubleshoot and repair a hydraulic system with real-world faults installed, read pressure gauges, and work with the formulas associated with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Prepare for Immediate Employment

The future employment outlook for Information Systems Technology (IST) and Maintenance Technology professionals is highly promising. As businesses and organizations continue to rely on advanced technology, the demand for skilled technicians who can design, develop, and maintain computer systems and industrial equipment remains high.

According to labor market projections, there will be over 53,000 new industrial maintenance job openings each year over the next decade. This steady growth is fueled by the expansion of manufacturing, automation, and smart technologies across multiple industries.

Graduates with training in IST and Maintenance Technology enjoy strong career stability, advancement opportunities, and competitive salaries. Whether your interests lie in maintaining high-tech machinery or managing information systems, Elgin Community College provides the hands-on education and technical skills you need to succeed in these high-demand fields. Refer to Career Coach to learn about related professions and compensation.

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