Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Did You Know:
- Most workers are employed in manufacturing.
- Machinery maintenance workers learn on the job, industrial machinery mechanics usually need some education after high school and millwrights typically learn through formal apprenticeship programs.
- Applicants with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have favorable job prospects.
Industry Areas
- Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- Local Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- 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.
Overall Kind of Work
Imagine an automobile assembly line: a large conveyor system moves unfinished automobiles down the line, giant robotic welding arms bond the different body panels together, hydraulic lifts move th...
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
1,377 Industrial Machinery Mechanics in the military
Service Branches
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Skills at a Glance
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Workplace at a Glance
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