Salary Breakdown
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Average
$48,890
ANNUAL
$23.50
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,290
ANNUAL
$14.08
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,450
ANNUAL
$22.81
HOURLY
Expert Level
$68,530
ANNUAL
$32.95
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
1,380
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Supporting Programs
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Top Expected Tasks
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
01
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
02
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
03
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
04
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
05
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
06
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
07
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
08
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
09
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
10
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operation and Control
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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