Industrial Machinery Mechanics
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.
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Salary Information
Industrial Machinery Mechanics: $63,760 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Reassemble equipment after repair. | General |
| Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Cut materials according to specifications or needs. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Enter codes or other information into computers. | General |
| Plan employee work schedules. | General |
| Assign duties or work schedules to employees. | General |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain repair or maintenance records. | Maintenance |
| Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation. | Analysis |
| Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| BIT Corp ProMACS PLC | Industrial control software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Extranet Machine Tools Suite | Computer aided manufacturing CAM software |
| Inventory tracking software | Inventory management software |
| KEYENCE PLC Ladder Logic | Industrial control software |
| Maintenance management software | Facilities management software |
| Programmable logic controller PLC software | Industrial control software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Maintenance planning and control software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Balancing Specialist - Category I | Vibration Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Building Envelope Specialist - Air & Moisture Barrier | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Building Envelope Specialist - Spray Foam Barrier | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Building Envelope Specialist - Thermal Barrier | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Building Envelope Technician | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Lubrication Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician | Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Master Building Envelope Specialist | Carpenters International Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialist | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II | Vibration Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III | Vibration Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV | Vibration Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Vibration Analyst Category I | Vibration Institute | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Accredited Instructor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Engineer | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| ISA Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I | International Society of Automation | Not Available |
| Level I Machine Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Level I Machine Lubrication Technician | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Level II Machine Lubrication Technician | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Mechanic-Inspection Authorization | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Mechatronics: Fluid Power 1 | Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
| Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification Class II | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification Class III | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Very Small Water Systems Operator | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |