Advanced Manufacturing

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.