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  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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  • Industrial machinery mechanics maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery like conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment.

    What do they typically do

    • Take machinery and equipment apart when there is a problem
    • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
    • Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
    • Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
    • Analyze test results and other information to diagnose equipment problems
    • Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
    • Reassemble equipment after completing inspections, testing, or repairs
    • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery

    Number of Jobs

    Average Annual
    Job Growth +0.7%
    Job Opening 1,083

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    • Education

      Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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