Industrial Mechanics

Industrial Mechanics introduces students to a wide range of basic skills used in various industries, including electrical, welding, fluid-powered machining, robotics, PLCs, engraving, and powder coating. With the increase in technology, Vantage students also gain electronic and computer skills. Students will continue to utilize their wide range of skills by securing employment through our Career Advanced Placement program their senior year or become specialized in other areas of skills, such as fluid power, industrial motor controls, plasma cutting, and machining. Seniors will have an opportunity to earn AWS certifications and their Class A CDL.

Students will learn to:

Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all types of industrial equipment
Fabricate materials for new and replaceable parts
Develop skills in residential wiring, industrial motor controls (PLC), hydraulics/pneumatics, refrigeration, and robotic programming
The Industrial Mechanics program is part of Vantage RAMTEC.

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Maintenance Tech
Welder - Fabricator
Machine Repair Tech
Electrician/Electrical Engineer

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Card

American Welding Society (AWS) Certifications

Class A CDL

Snap-On 596F Digital Multimeter Certification

CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Skills USA

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

While attending Vantage Career Center, Vantage students have the opportunity to participate in college credit plus courses. Contact Student Services for more information.

CAREER ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education, training, wage, and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Industrial Mechanics program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate, or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Electronics Engineering

HVAC

Industrial Engineer

Industrial Technology

Materials

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Systems