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Also called:
Industrial Machinery Mechanic,
Maintenance Technician,
Mechanic
Career Cluster:Manufacturing
What they do: Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
On the job, you would:
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Arts and Humanities
English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Technical
figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work
planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
put together small parts with your fingers
Hearing and Speech
tell the difference between sounds
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Integrity
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Industrial control software
KEYENCE PLC Ladder Logic
Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
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