A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Manufacturing Industry
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Average
$49,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$32,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$51,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$71,000
ANNUAL
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
12,310
Projected job openings through 2028
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Degree Recommendations
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
01
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
02
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
03
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
04
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
05
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
06
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
07
Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
08
Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
09
Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
10
Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials as necessary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operation and Control
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
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