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: 
  1. Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain all types of industrial equipment
  2. Fabricate materials for new and replaceable parts
  3. Develop skills in residential wiring, industrial motor controls (PLC), hydraulics/pneumatics, refrigeration, and robotic programming
  4. 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 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.  

Contact Us

Please contact any of the individuals listed below to get more information about the program. 
Kevin Van Oss
Kevin Van Oss
Industrial Mechanics
Office: 419-238-5411 x 2536
Ted Verhoff
Ted Verhoff
Career Tech Supervisor
Office: 419-238-5411 x 2161
Tonya Temple
Tonya Temple
Student Services Supervisor
Office: 419-238-5411 x 2160
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