Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Works alongside installation and repair crews on vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical equipment. Hands over tools, parts, and supplies, holds materials in place, and cleans and lubricates machines, tools, and work areas. Also installs or replaces parts, adjusts wiring, piping, and tubing, and examines equipment for defects; may tend machinery to confirm it runs safely, diagnose electrical problems, and take broken equipment apart for repair. The role is hands-on shop or site support under direction of more experienced workers. Suits people who like handing over tools, holding parts steady, and doing install and repair tasks as assigned.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$39'630
Median Wage Market Position
$39'630
What you might do
- Pass tools and parts to other workers
- Clean machines, tools, and work areas
- Hold materials steady during repairs
- Help install or replace machine parts
- Check equipment for obvious defects
- Take apart broken machines for repair
Skills that matter
- Handing tools and parts to other workers
- Cleaning vehicles, machines, and work areas
- Examining machinery and parts for defects
- Connecting wiring, piping, and tubing
- Watching machinery for safe, efficient operation
- Taking apart broken machines for repair
AI & the future of this role
Day-to-day support means fetching tools, clearing workspaces, and assisting repairs on vehicles and machinery in person. Digital tools might take over parts of coordination and checklists, but adaptable hands-on help on job sites tends to hold up.
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