Fall 2026
Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
Instructor: Dale Mirabella
Email: fmirabella@lamarpa.edu
Phone: (409) 984-6596
Office Hours: M - W 4:00 - 4:30 PM T - Th 9:00 - 10:30 and 2:30 - 4:30 PM
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Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision measuring instruments and general safety rules common in industry, including lock-out/tag-out.
NMT 1305 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance Cengage- Industrial Maintenance 2nd Edition ISBN 13:970357670644
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Working in shop
Identify various types of fasteners common to industrial main-tenance; utilize various hand and power tools; utilize precision measuring instruments; and demonstrate proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Basic mechanical skills and repair techniques common to most fields of industrial maintenance. Topics include precision mea-suring instruments and general safety rules common in indus-try, including lock-out/tag-out.
Safety & Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO): Demonstrating proper safety procedures to prevent accidental machine startup during maintenance.
Precision Measuring: Learning to use and identify precision instruments like micrometers and calipers.
Fasteners & Tools: Identifying various industrial fasteners and utilizing standard hand and power tools.
Mechanical Systems: Basic troubleshooting and repair of elements like bearings, seals, belts, and gearboxes.
Blueprint Reading: Interpreting mechanical drawings and blueprints.
Machine Shop Basics: Some programs include the operation of manual mills and lathes.
Identify various types of fasteners common to industrial main-tenance; utilize various hand and power tools; utilize precision measuring instruments; and demonstrate proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
INMT 1305 Introduction to Industrial Maintenance
Section 1
General Knowledge
Chapter 1 Safety Answers to Review Questions 1 Answers to Worksheets 1
Chapter 2 Tools Answers to Review Questions 7 Answers to Worksheets 7
Chapter 3 Fasteners Answers to Review Questions 9 Answers to Worksheets 9
Chapter 4 Industrial Print Reading Answers to Review Questions 15 Answers to Worksheets 15
Chapter 5 Rigging and Installation Answers to Review Questions 35 Answers to Worksheets 35
Section 2
Mechanical Knowledge
Chapter 6 Mechanical Power Transmission Answers to Review Questions 41 Answers to Worksheets 41
Chapter 7 Bearings Answers to Review Questions 49 Answers to Worksheets 49
Chapter 8 Coupled Shaft Alignment Answers to Review Questions 53 Answers to Worksheets 53
Chapter 9 Lubrication Answers to Review Questions 57 Answers to Worksheets 57
Chapter 10 Seals and Packing Answers to Review Questions 59 Answers to Worksheets 59
Chapter 11 Pumps and Compressors Answers to Review Questions 61 Answers to Worksheets 61
Chapter 12 Fluid Power Answers to Review Questions 63 Answers to Worksheets 63
Chapter 13 Piping Systems Answers to Review Questions 71 Answers to Worksheets 71
Section 3
Electrical Knowledge
Chapter 14 Electrical Fundamentals Answers to Review Questions 77 Answers to Worksheets 77
Chapter 15 Test Equipment Answers to Review Questions 81 Answers to Worksheets 82
Chapter 16 Basic Resistive Electrical Circuits Answers to Review Questions 89 Answers to Worksheets 90
Chapter 17 Reactive Circuits and Power Factor Answers to Review Questions 99 Answers to Worksheets 101
Chapter 18 Wiring Methods Answers to Review Questions 113 Answers to Worksheets 113
Chapter 19 Transformers Answers to Review Questions 115 Answers to Worksheets 115
Chapter 20 Electrical Machinery Answers to Review Questions 121 Answers to Worksheets 122
Chapter 21 Control and Controlled Devices Answers to Review Questions 143 Answers to Worksheets 143
Chapter 22 Motor Control Circuits Answers to Review Questions 145 Answers to Worksheets 146
Chapter 23 Basic Industrial Electronics Answers to Review Questions 171 Answers to Worksheets 171
Chapter 24 Electronic Variable Speed Drives Answers to Review Questions 181 Answers to Worksheets 181
Chapter 25 Programmable Logic Controllers Answers to Review Questions 185 Answers to Worksheets 185
Chapter 26 Lighting Answers to Review Questions 231 Answers to Worksheets 231
Section 4
Welding Knowledge
Chapter 27 Gas Welding Answers to Review Questions 235 Answers to Worksheets
Chapter 28 Arc Welding Answers to Review Questions 237 Answers to Worksheets 237
Section 5
Preventive Maintenance
Chapter 29 Preventive Maintenance-Developing and Implementing Answers to Review Questions 241
Answers to Worksheets 241 Chapter 30 Mechanical PM Answers to Review Questions 243 Answers to Worksheets 243
Chapter 31 Electrical PM Answers to Review Questions 245 Answers to Worksheets 245
Final Exams
December 7, 2026 - 6:0 AM Through December 9, 2026 - 6:0 PM
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
75 - 79 = C
60-74=0
59 - & Below= F
Quiz= 15%
Test = 20%
Final Exam= 30%
Assignments= 20%
Attendance = 20%
As class attendance is crucial to making a passing grade, after 5, 7, & 9 class periods have been missed; a letter grade will be dropped after each and after 11 missed class days a failure will be recorded for the overall grade. After the class period begins, you will be counted tardy unless there is a recognized excuse.
Sleeping in class will be discussed in an after class meeting with me. Class absences can also have recognized excuses, with each being handled on a one on one basis with your instructor. Do not forget that attendance is 20% of your grade
Student Success
Success is not given; It's Earned !!! Expect to spend at least twice as many hours outside the class as you do in class studying content. Additional time will be required for written assignments, which MUST be correct grammar and spelling, using complete sentences when necessary. Technical terms shall be re-quired to be familiar with by the end of studies. Successful completion of this program requires a combination of the following:
• Attending class in person
• Completing assignments, projects, labs
• Participating in class activities and discussions
• Reading your textbook material
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This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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