Industrial Systems Technology

Overview

Are you interested in hands-on work with machines, tools, and modern technology? The Industrial Systems Technology program is designed to help you build the skills needed to safely install, maintain, and repair the equipment that keeps industries running smoothly.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to upgrade your skills, this program offers a solid foundation in both the theory and practical techniques used in today’s industrial workplaces. You'll gain experience in:

Reading blueprints and technical drawings

Maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems

Working with electricity, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Welding, machining, and metal fabrication

Using diagnostic tools and repair procedures

You’ll have the chance to work with real equipment in hands-on lab settings, developing the multi-craft skills employers are looking for. Advanced courses may also be available for those looking to take their knowledge even further.

When you finish the program, you’ll be ready to work independently or as part of a team to install, inspect, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment safely and efficiently. Along the way, you’ll also build problem-solving skills and the mindset of a lifelong learner—valuable in any career.

Potential Careers

Business Process Analyst
Engineering Technician
Industrial Engineering Analyst
Industrial Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Coordinator
Manufacturing Technology Analyst
Quality Control Engineering Technician (QC Engineering Technician)
Quality Management Coordinator
Quality Technician
Service Technician

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related to on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Median Wage

$31.15 hourly, $64,790 annual

For More Career Information

Industrial Sysytems Technology Link

Credential Options (Link to Program Sheet)

Contact

Chase Copeland
Industrial Systems Technology Faculty
(252) 862-1319
cecopeland@roanokechowan.edu