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Industrial Machinery Mechanics

  • Manufacturing

Tasks

What tasks do Industrial Machinery Mechanics perform?

  • Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.

  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.

  • Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.


Knowledge

What do Industrial Machinery Mechanics need to know?

  • Mechanical

    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Skills

What skills do Industrial Machinery Mechanics need?

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Repairing

    Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.



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