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.
Work Activities
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Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
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Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
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Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
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Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
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Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
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Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
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Record repairs and maintenance performed.
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Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
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Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
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Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
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Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
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Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
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Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
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Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
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Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
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Assign schedules to work crews.
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Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Currently Employed
19,350
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Yearly Projected Openings
1,920
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training More than 1 year on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Dependability
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Attention to Detail
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Initiative
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Cooperation
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Integrity
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Power grinders
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Levels
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Hoists
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Drill press or radial drill
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Calipers
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Industrial control software
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Electronic mail software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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InDemand occupations are considered a priority
by the state of Ohio.
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Bright Outlook occupations will grow rapidly in the next few years, have a large number of openings, or are new and emerging careers.
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Apprenticeships are available for this occupation. These programs can help you get hands-on experience and build your skills.
