Midlands Technical College

Industrial Careers

Automotive Technician

Repair systems or component on a vehicles, such as brakes, suspension, or radiator.

Building Construction Technician

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems while participating in the conceptual development of a construction project.

Commercial Graphics Technician

Design or create graphics through a variety of mediums to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician

Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.

Industrial Electrician

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Mechatronics Technician

Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.

Precision Machining Technician

Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Welder

Welders fabricate and permanently join metal components following blueprints and specifications, using manual or semi-automatic equipment. Welders also employ the use of oxy-fuel, plasma and various cutting processes.