Machinery maintenance workers lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
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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 +0.2%
Job Opening 434
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- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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