About This Career Path
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.
Manufacturing
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Assembly Mechanic II
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Average
$56,330
ANNUAL
$27.08
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,250
ANNUAL
$17.91
HOURLY
Mid Level
$54,930
ANNUAL
$26.41
HOURLY
Expert Level
$77,810
ANNUAL
$37.41
HOURLY
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
5,000
Projected job openings through 2032
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Supporting Programs
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
04
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
05
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
06
Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
07
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
08
Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
09
Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
10
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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