On a great day, the machines run themselves, and everyone is happy. The mail gets out on time, and you have a majority of free time to further your knowledge and catch up on preventative maintenance.
CAREER
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$55,490
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+15.6% (much faster than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Industrial Machinery Mechanics 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.
Other Job Titles Industrial Machinery Mechanics May Have
Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Loom Fixer, Loom Technician, Machine Adjuster, Machine Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Overhauler, Sewing Machine Mechanic
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (43%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
You need to develop an eye and knowledge for how paper reacts in high speed motion. Deductive reasoning to understand how a problem in one part of a machine might have developed much earlier upstream. And it wouldn't hurt to familiarize yourself with the different voltages and current running through your machines, either.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Ambition. Start building and repairing everything you can get your hands on. If you break it worse, it can still be fixed. Really strive to understand how it works on a component level.
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