What You'll Do

  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
  • Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
  • Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
  • Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
  • Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
  • Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
  • Record repairs and maintenance performed.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 4.0/5
Operation and Control 4.0/5
Equipment Maintenance 4.0/5
Troubleshooting 4.0/5
Repairing 4.0/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.75/5
Critical Thinking 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.12/5
Active Learning 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Equipment Selection 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cautiousness, Perseverance, Integrity

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Manual Dexterity 3.88/5
Finger Dexterity 3.88/5
Control Precision 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.75/5
Reaction Time 3.75/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

BIT Corp ProMACS PLC Computer aided design CAD software Extranet Machine Tools Suite Inventory tracking software KEYENCE PLC Ladder Logic Maintenance management software Maintenance planning and control software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Programmable logic controller PLC software SAP software Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software Web browser software

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.71/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.4/5)
  • Perseverance (High importance: 4.18/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 3.99/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

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