Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Also called:
Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Machine Repairer
What they do:
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
On the job, you would:
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Concern for Others
- Innovation
- Integrity
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$40,620
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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