MTEC - Training Programs
ABB Industrial Automation
These comprehensive 4 1/2-day training programs take a hands-on approach to installation, set-up, maintenance, operation, programming and troubleshooting of ABB robots and automation equipment commonly used in manufacturing and by the die casting industry.
Course Offerings
Course Title |
ABB Course Number |
SMC Course Number |
Length (Hours) |
College Credit Hours |
| S4 Operator Training and Basic Programming | US312 | INTE 169A | 36 | 1 |
| S4/S4C Advanced Programming | US 313 | INTE 169B | 36 | 1 |
| S4C PLUS Electrical Maintenance and Troubleshooting | US 357 | INTE 169C | 36 | 2 |
Course Information
| Who Should Attend: | Maintenance technicians, electricians, programmers, production technicians, supervisors, process engineers and process technicians. | |
| Prerequisites: | Varies | |
| Length: | All classes run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Friday with working lunches | |
| Format: | Intensive "hands-on" workshop with 50-percent classroom instruction and 50-percent in-plant lab exercises. Both written and practical examinations. Up to four college credits can be earned. | |
| Class Size: | Maximum 9 | |
| Cost: | ||
| Open Rate | Partner/Sponsor Rate | |
| $1,695.00 | $1,595.00 | |
| What's Included: | Text and materials, Continental breakfast daily, lunch and break refreshments. | |
Contact Information
Tim Childs
Director of MTECsm @ SMC
2229 U. S. 12 East
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 687-5651
(269) 782-1000, ext. 5651
(800) 456-8675, ext 5651
Christine Smith
Administrative Assistant to Director
2229 U. S. 12 East
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 687-5648
(269) 782-1000, ext. 5648
(800) 456-8675, ext 5648
2008 Schedule
| Dates | Course Name |
| Jan. 21-25 | Operator Training |
| Feb. 18-22 | Operator Training |
| Mar. 10-14 | Electrical Maintenance |
| Apr. 21-25 | Advanced Programming |
| May 12-16 | Operator Training |
| Jun. 9-13 | Operator Training |
| Jul. 21-25 | Operator Training |
| Aug. 18-22 | Electrical Maintenance |
| Sept. 22-26 | Operator Training |
| Oct. 20-24 | Operator Training |
| Nov. 10-14 | Electrical Maintenance |
| Dec. 1-5 | Advanced Programming |