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“Plant Maintenance Technician” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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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 “Plant Maintenance Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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