description
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
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details
Currently Employed:
4,320
Projected Annual Job Openings:
500
Typical Hourly Wage:
$18.52 - $29.76
Typical Annual Salary:
$38,520 - $61,910
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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typical job duties
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Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
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Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
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Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
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Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
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Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
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Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
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Test and treat water supply.
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Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
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Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
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Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Drain or pipe cleaning equipment
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Pipe or tube cutter
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Power drills
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Power saws
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Pullers
Technology:
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Electronic mail software
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Industrial control software
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Operating system software
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