CAREER

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$50,100

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+6.1% (as fast as the average)

Most Common Level of Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Career

What Maintenance Workers, Machinery Do

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Other Job Titles Maintenance Workers, Machinery May Have

Lubricator, Machine Repairer, Maintainer, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker, Oiler, Overhauler

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
  • Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
  • Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
  • Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
  • Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

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