The facts speak for themselves.
Industrial maintenance techs are the most versatile tradespeople. You fix everything: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic.
Manufacturing can't run without you. When a line goes down, companies lose $10,000+ per minute.
PLC and automation skills included. This is where Industry 4.0 meets hands-on work.
Available at Houston and Dallas Metro campuses, two of the largest industrial markets in the country.
25 semester credit hours of focused, hands-on training. No filler courses, no wasted time.
Bearings, seals, couplings, belt drives, and chain drives. The mechanical building blocks of industry.
Fluid power systems, cylinders, valves, pumps, and compressors used in heavy industry.
Motor controls, relay logic, sensors, and electrical fault diagnosis in industrial settings.
Lubrication, alignment, vibration analysis, and predictive maintenance strategies.
Programmable logic controllers, ladder logic, and automated manufacturing systems.
Comprehensive troubleshooting scenarios, safety protocols, and industry-standard assessments.
All salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS (SOC 49-9041).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024 OEWS. SOC 49-9041. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, employer, and certifications.
Study hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting methodology.
Tear down, diagnose, and rebuild pumps, motors, conveyors, and pneumatic systems.
Write ladder logic, wire sensors, and program automated sequences on industrial equipment.
Flexible scheduling available: morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and overnight options.
"I was working fast food making $12 an hour. Now I'm a maintenance tech at a manufacturing plant making $28 an hour with overtime. Seven months changed everything."
"The hydraulics and PLC training is what separates TWS from other programs. Those are the skills that get you hired at the top-paying plants."
2 campuses offering Industrial Maintenance Mechanic. New classes start every few weeks.
243 Greens Rd, Houston, TX 77060
2545 Esters Rd, Irving, TX 75062
Program Disclosures
As required by our accrediting body (ACCSC) and the U.S. Department of Education, we provide the following outcomes data for this program.
69%
Graduation Rate
85%
Job Placement Rate
$15,000
Median Student Debt
$39,600
Median Annual Earnings
64%
On-Time Completion
N/A — no state licensure required
Licensure/Certification
Data reflects the most recent reporting period. Graduation and placement rates are calculated per ACCSC standards. Median earnings reflect reported wages of graduates within 12 months of completion. Median debt includes federal and private loans. For complete consumer information, visit tws.edu/consumer-information. Accredited by ACCSC — verify accreditation.