Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Reliable plant performance depends on technicians who can diagnose, dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery correctly the first time. This intensive program establishes the core competencies of the industrial mechanical maintenance technician, combining engineering fundamentals with structured workshop practice. Participants work through lubrication, bearings, seals, gears, belt and chain drives, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems, and develop disciplined procedures for dismantling, inspection, reassembly, and shaft alignment. Throughout, the course reinforces hazard identification, energy isolation, and precision maintenance as the basis of safe and reliable operations.

Who Should Attend

• Entry-level and developing mechanical maintenance technicians
• Operators transitioning into maintenance roles
• Apprentices in manufacturing, utilities, and process industries
• Multi-skilled craft personnel seeking a structured mechanical foundation

Learning Outcomes

• Conduct a task risk assessment and apply lockout/tagout before maintenance work
• Select lubricants and lubrication intervals for common machine elements
• Identify bearing, seal, gear, and coupling types and recognize typical failure modes
• Dismantle and reassemble pumps, gearboxes, and drive assemblies using correct tools and fits
• Perform shaft alignment using straightedge, dial-indicator, and reverse-indicator methods
• Troubleshoot basic pneumatic circuits and components
• Document maintenance work accurately in a work order or CMMS record

Course Outline

• Module 1 — HSE Awareness and Risk Assessment: hazard identification, permits, and control of hazardous energy
• Module 2 — Hand Tools, Measurement, and Fits: precision measuring instruments, tolerances, and fastener torque
• Module 3 — Lubrication: lubricant properties, selection, application methods, and contamination control
• Module 4 — Bearings and Seals: rolling-element and plain bearings, mounting and removal, and seal types
• Module 5 — Gears, Pulleys, and Power Transmission: gear types, belt and chain drives, couplings, and gearbox maintenance
• Module 6 — Pneumatic Systems: air preparation, valves, actuators, and circuit troubleshooting
• Module 7 — Assembly, Dismantling, and Alignment: systematic procedures, soft-foot correction, and alignment techniques

Standards & References

Course content is based on generally accepted industry practice and equipment manufacturers' recommendations. Regulatory references include OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (The Control of Hazardous Energy) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 (machine guarding); ISO 8573-1 is referenced for compressed-air quality classes.

Assessment & Certification

Candidate competence is evaluated through a written examination and practical workshop assessments in dismantling, reassembly, and shaft alignment. Successful candidates receive an IIME Certificate of Training bearing a unique verification code that can be confirmed online. The program comprises 80 contact hours (10 days).