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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
$59.83K Median Salary 45.1K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 21.3% Job Growth
About This Career
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.
Reported Job Titles
Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Industrial Mechanic, Loom Fixer, Loom Technician, Machine Adjuster, Machine Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanic, Overhauler, Sewing Machine Mechanic
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Skills You'll Need
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Abilities
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Near Vision
Problem Sensitivity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Selective Attention
Visualization
Auditory Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Extent Flexibility
Static Strength
Trunk Strength
Written Comprehension
Category Flexibility
Inductive Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Perceptual Speed
Response Orientation
Speech Recognition
Knowledge
Mechanical
English Language
Production and Processing
Engineering and Technology
Design
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Critical Thinking
Active Learning
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Selection
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Coordination
Speaking
Time Management
Technology Skills
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Industrial control software
Electronic mail software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Facilities management software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Internet browser software
Data base user interface and query software
Inventory management software
Computer aided design CAD software
Tools
Drill press or radial drill
Power grinders
Hex keys
Micrometers
Calipers
Hoists
Levels
Horizontal turning center
Squares
Thickness measuring devices
Spot welding machine
Pneumatic sanding machines
Wire brushes
Pipe or tube cutter
Mill saw file
Hydraulic press brake
Flowmeters
Screwdrivers
Cold chisels
Threading machine
Slings
Ratchets
Welder torch
Suction cups
Induction heaters
Half round file
Bench vises
Catalytic combustion analyzers
Rivet tools
Pry bars
Hammers
Burnishing machine
Blow torch
Platform lift
Cutting die
Safety glasses
Tachometers
Shaper cutter
Pullers
Pressure indicators
Dollies
Soldering iron
Tungsten carbide abrasive wheels
Socket sets
Welding masks
Metal broaching machines
Blocks or pulleys
Magnifiers
Impact wrenches
Welding robots
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe
Plasma arc welding machine
Anchor setting tools
Pneumatic hammer
Wedges
Pitch measuring instruments
Height gauges
Vibration testers
Pressure or vacuum recorders
Boring machines
Punches or nail sets or drifts
Pneumatic drill
Strain gauges
Pressure or steam cleaners
Threading die hand tool
Grinders
Locking pliers
Laser measuring systems
Sledge hammer
Taps
Tube end finisher
Welding tip dresser or accessories
Telescoping gauge
Tungsten inert gas welding machine
Metal cutters
Profile projectors
Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus
Straight edges
Alignment jig
End cut pliers
Scissor lift or lift table
Feeler gauges
Rubber mallet
Voltage or current meters
Hand reamer
Metal inert gas welding machine
Saws
Power sanders
Positioning jig
Microcontrollers
Level sensors or transmitters
Magnetic tools
Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine
Metal band sawing machine
Flat hand file
Workshop cranes
Multimeters
Ladders
Air compressors
Putty knives
Ammeters
Tape measures
Grease guns
Wire cutters
Jacks
Utility knives
Forklifts
Power drills
Milling machines
Combination wrenches
Rulers
Plumb bobs
Laser printers
Vacuum gauges
Hand pumps
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Desktop computers
Adjustable wrenches
Needlenose pliers
Cutting machines
Personal computers
Pipe wrenches
Oscilloscopes
Scrapers
Power saws
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