Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Work orders and specs say which machines need attention. Parts come off with hand tools, jacks, hoists, or cranes, then new parts or attachments go on to match production specs; machines are also oiled or treated with adhesives as the procedure requires. After reassembly, the machine is set up, run, and adjusted. Notes cover production, repairs, and what maintenance was done, and machines or parts are repaired or moved with other workers. Routine, specified upkeep, careful reading of work orders, and working with others on production machines are the usual fit.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$60'850
Median Wage Market Position
$60'850
What you might do
- Oil machines and apply adhesives as directed
- Change machine parts and attachments for the job
- Lift off parts with hoists, jacks, or cranes
- Put machines back together after the work
- Set up machines and adjust their operating controls
- Read work orders to see which machines need work
Skills that matter
- Reading work orders before starting
- Routine lubrication and adhesive application
- Part changes to match production specs
- Machine takedown with hoists and jacks
- Control adjustments after a service
- Working with others to move machines
AI & the future of this role
Much of the day is lubricating, replacing worn parts, and clearing simple faults on the floor. Predictive alerts may reduce some guesswork, yet plants still tend to rely on people for the tactile checks and quick fixes that keep equipment moving.
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