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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Also Known as: Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Process Machinery Mechanic, Production Machinery Mechanic

Average Earnings Over Time
$13/hr
$20/hr
Low
High
Salaries may vary per region
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Top Skills for this Job
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Operation Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Operation and Control
- Quality Control Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Selection
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
Top Tasks for this Job
- 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.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed.
- Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
- Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
- Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
- Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
- Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Top Education for this Job
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Computers and Electronics
- Design
- Building and Construction
- Public Safety and Security
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