Machinery Maintenance Workers
Machinery Maintenance Workers perform routine maintenance and basic repairs on industrial equipment, ensuring machinery functions properly by regularly inspecting and servicing them. They handle tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing simple parts, and rely on manual tools and basic diagnostic equipment to perform preventive measures.
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This role requires significant physical stamina and mandatory safety certifications due to working with heavy machinery in potentially hazardous environments.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$60,300 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Operations Monitoring
Things to consider
Technical Skills and Certifications
Workers need specialized technical training in mechanical systems, electronics, and often require industry-specific certifications that vary by sector.
Job Market Stability
Employment opportunities are generally stable in manufacturing regions, with growing demand in automated facilities and renewable energy sectors.
Key responsibilities
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.