Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Also called: Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Engineering Technician
In the military: see titles from the Army or Navy.
What they do:
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
On the job, you would:
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Technical
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Reaction Time and Speed
Hearing and Speech
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Industrial control software
Computer aided design CAD software
Spreadsheet software
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$46,270
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
You might like a career in one of these industries:
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