Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
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- Machinery Maintenance Workers
Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
- Reassemble machines after completing repair or maintenance work
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of needed repairs
- Take apart machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Start machines and observe how they work to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.7%
Job Openings 292
Industry/Employer
Aerospace Product & Parts Manufacturing
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Apparel Knitting Mills
Commercial Machinery Repair/Maintenance
Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Drycleaning and Laundry Services
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloys
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Other Electrical Equipment & Components
Other Textile Product Mills
Pharmaceutical & Medicine Manufacturing
Warehousing and Storage
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
Private Training Programs
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