Machinery Maintenance Workers/Mechanics

Individuals who install, service and repair the wide variety of machinery that is used in industrial settings. Included are machinery maintenance workers who are responsible for cleaning and lubricating machinery, performing basic diagnostic tests, checking performance and testing damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are necessary; and industrial machinery mechanics who maintain and repair machinery in a plant or factory. When repairing electronically controlled machinery, mechanics may work closely with electronic repairers or electricians who maintain the machine's electronic parts. Although repairing machines is the primary responsibility of industrial machinery mechanics, they also may perform preventive maintenance and install new machinery.