Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology KOMATSU ACT - Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology

Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology KOMATSU ACT from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology is a Campus Associate Automotive degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. KOMATSU ACT is a Komatsu America International Company and Komatsu distributor sponsored heavy equipment technician program. An important feature of the program is that each semester a student alternates seven and one-half weeks on campus and seven and one-half weeks at the sponsoring distributor. The intensive method of study and practice prepares a high performance technician that the participating Komatsu distributors demand. After six semesters of on-campus classes and paid internships, graduates typically stay with the Komatsu distributor as a full time employee. Komatsu technicians maintain, service, diagnose and repair machines and equipment used in all forms of construction, mining, materials handling and other industrial activities. Technicians diagnose problems, disassemble and examine for defects and excessive wear, recondition or replace parts. They test and adjust components and systems to insure proper operation and to prevent failures. They use sophisticated diagnostic equipment. Personal computers are used for diagnostics, record keeping and communication within the shops, offices and with customers. Typical progression within a company includes journeyman technician , field technician, specialist/master technician . Potential management advances include foreman/supervisor, service manager, parts manager, product support manager, trainer and various executive-level positions. A student can expect nearly 100% job placement rate, low faculty/student ratio and paid student internships. View more details on Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Automotive courses.