Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Independence
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
Tasks
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Work Activities
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Getting Information
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Detailed Work Activities
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Facilities management software
Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Problem Sensitivity
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Control Precision
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Operation and Control
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Design
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Fluid Power Master MechanicCertifying Organization
International Fluid Power Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Mechatronics: Fluid Power 1Certifying Organization
Packaging Machinery Manufacturing Institute
Type
Core
Certificate name
Level II Machine Lubricant AnalystCertifying Organization
International Council for Machinery Lubrication
Type
Core
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic MechanicCertifying Organization
International Fluid Power Society
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
Income Percentile | Annual Income |
---|---|
Low (10%) | $48,172 |
Median (50%) | $56,446 |
High (90%) | $70,120 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
Experience | Income |
---|---|
Entry Level | $51,782 |
Mid Level | $58,602 |
Senior Level | $65,085 |
Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 59,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 63,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 8%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 8%
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