The program prepares students for employment as technicians skilled in the development, installation, and maintenance of complex industrial machinery.
Students learn to work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and computer devices.
Students study electronics technology one evening a week at Southwestern and mechanical technology a second evening each week at Iowa Western. Their program includes both classroom and hands-on experience. At the completion of the program students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. Die Casting, Eaton Corporation, Lisle Corporation, NSK-AKS Precision Ball Company, and Pella Corporation serve on the program advisory board and employ graduates of the program.