Manufacturing Maintenance Technology

Program Information

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry‐level employment as multi‐skilled maintenance technicians. Manufacturing maintenance technicians are responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining/repairing machinery used in the manufacturing or industrial environment. Students receive basic instruction in a wide variety of areas including safety, machinery maintenance and troubleshooting/service, blueprint reading, basic welding and cutting operations, basic machining operations, fundamentals of piping and hydro‐testing, and fundamentals of industrial electricity.

Location of Program:

Forrest County Campus Hancock Campus

Program Start:

Fall Semester

Program Instructor Contact Information:

Robert Shaw
601.403.1262
rshaw@prcc.edu
Dusty Chambliss
601.554.4686
dchambliss@prcc.edu
David Ladner
601.403.1101
dladner@prcc.edu

Your natural abilities


  • Math skills
  • Mechanical skills
  • Physical stamina/strength
  • Hands-on aptitude
  • Critical thinking

Classroom knowledge

  • Basic Electrical
  • Precision Measurement
  • Industrial Safety
  • Mechanical Drives

Graduation options


  • Career Certificate
  • Technical Certificate
  • Associates in Applied Science

Possible careers in this program:

Careers include but are not limited to Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Specialist and other Manufacturing/Maintenance positions.

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