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Job Description

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9071.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 39,360.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 1,332,480 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General”.

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Tasks for “Industrial Maintenance Repairer”

Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
Align and balance new equipment after installation.
Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.
Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties.
Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Test and treat water supply.

Related Technology & Tools

Hollow core socket wrenches
Concrete saws
Pipe vises
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Dial indicators
Socket wrench sets
Phillips head screwdrivers
Dust and particulate respirators
Conduit benders
Ball peen hammers
Oil dispensing cans
Compression sleeve pullers
Mini tubing cutters
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Claw hammers
Hoisting equipment
Digital micrometers
Workshop cranes
Straight pipe wrenches
Pipe welding vises
Straightedges
Stud locators
Paint application brushes
Tubing cutters
Handheld computers
Ice picks
Right-angle drills
Brazing equipment
Sewer tapes
Rulers
Electric nail guns
Circular saws
Fish tape pullers
Tub drain removers
Pressurized water pigs
Shielded arc welding tools
Chipping hammers
Power routers
Tin snips
Precision files
Lathes
Wire cutting tools
Ratchet wrenches
Water pump pliers
Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Jig saws
Electric trimmers
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Augers
Needlenose pliers
Power pipe cutters
Rotary hammers
Basin wrenches
Flaring tools
Protective harnesses
Hand trucks
Drain augers
Hammer drills
Utility pumps
Chain pullers
Scaffolding
Tension gauges
Desktop computers
Conduit cutters
Plumb bobs
Reciprocating saws
Ohmmeters
Sewer rodding machines
Side cutting pliers
Offset pipe wrenches
Spirit levels
Torque wrenches
Locking C-clamps
Power lifts
Locking pliers
Pin punches
Electric planers
Inspection mirrors
Power drills
Gas welders
Putty knives
Safety gloves
Pipe cutters
Power saws
Drain cleaning cables
Tube benders
Sledgehammers
Drill presses
Paint spray guns
Diagonal cutting pliers
Portable two way radios
Hand spinners
Bearing pullers
Crowbars
Tap sets
Wire crimpers
Jackhammers
Portable welding machines
Hand jacks
Flat blade screwdrivers
Dump trucks
Safety goggles
Gasket cutters
Wide roll pipe cutters
Step ladders
Hand operated spray guns
Welding clamps
Pipe wrenches
Allen wrenches
Rubber mallets
Sectional drain cleaning machines
Hand drills
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Caulking guns
Tractors with backhoe attachments
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Copper cutting machines
Biscuit joiners
Mitre boxes
Screw extractor sets
Utility knives
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Feeler gauges
Comealongs
Valve grinding machines
Welders
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Fuse pullers
Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
Direct tap machines
Snow blowers
Sharpening equipment
Concrete trowels
Hand levels
Workshop bench vises
Water samplers
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Snowplows
Hand saws
Pipe threaders
Center punches
Hex wrenches
Hand grinders
Straight screwdrivers
Adjustable hand wrenches
Cutting torches
Radial arm saws
Industrial brooms
Snow shovels
Pipe cleaning equipment
Vise grip pliers
Dollies
Safety shoes
Shears
Pry bars
Power drain cleaners
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Soil pipe cutters
Combination squares
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
Trenchers
Universal nut wrenches
Bubble levels
Manual ratchet threader sets
Tile saws
Voltage testers
Mini hacksaws
Channel lock pliers
Laptop computers
Paint application rollers
Hacksaws
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Volt-ohm meters VOM
Security alarm systems
Rigging equipment
Hole cutting tools
Two-wheel drive front end loaders
Sewage pumps
Lawn mowers
Personal computers
Circle cutters
High pressure water sprayers
Nut drivers
Dial calipers
Toilet augers
Measuring tapes
Dead blow hammers
Adjustable crescent wrenches
Air compressors
Faucet handle pullers
Grease guns
Slip joint pliers
Offset socket wrenches
Electric sanders
Closet augers
Wire strippers
Hex key sets
Cordless power drills
Volt-ammeters
Scribers
Block and tackle equipment
Table saws
Metal chisels

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