Maintenance Mechanic

Key Skills

• Strong math skills, English to metric unit conversion, fraction to decimal conversion, and basic geometry and trigonometry
• Comfortable with computers
• Multi tasking is essential
• Not afraid of electricity
• Strong communication verbal and written
• Ability to work with your hands (mechanical aptitude)
• May have to work on top of or below machines
• Problem solving, troubleshooting, computer diagnostics and electromechanical aptitude, team environment
• Knowledge of tools: wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, vice grips, and other hand tools
• Maintenance repair focus on troubleshooting and some electrical
• Mechatronics, fast paced decision making, preventative maintenance, and computer analysis
• Ability to measure using a ruler and/or tape measure, using micrometers, or using other measuring tools is a bonus

Character Traits

• High level of self confidence, likes to work with a team, likes working with hands, excellent communication skills
• Likes video games, likes repairing bikes, lawnmowers, motocross, boats, cars or household items

Dual Enrollment Courses

These classes can be taken through MCC by FLYAP participants

• TAM 101

  Machine Shop Theory
• TAM 105

  Machine Project Laboratory
• TAM 121

  Mathematics for Machinist I
• TAM 131

  Machine Shop Print Reading I
• TAM 141

  Machine Shop Laboratory
• HVA 101

  Basic Refrigeration Theory
• HVA 105

  Electric and Motor Controls

Apprenticeship Training Summary

• 2,500 hours

  Running and becoming familiar with equipmentSafety of equipment and facilities LOTO and OSHASome machine shop and operation of tools pneumatic and electricalChanging filters , checking fluid levels and understand basic assembly and disassembly of equipment
• 1,000 hours

  Following preventative maintenance plans and schedules
• 3,000 hours

  Troubleshooting and problem solving
• 1,500 hours

  Electrical option / fluid analysis and/or additional PM and troubleshooting

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• 8,000 hours

  Total