Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance WorkersFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an industrial machinery mechanic. Reading the work description might help you decide if working in this field is right for you. Related occupations and sources of additional information on the industry are available from this site, including specific wages for different occupational levels.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics: Occupation ReportCreated by the State of Vermont, this site offers a summary of the repair, installation, and maintenance of industrial production and processing of machinery. You will find links to wages and trends, activities, general knowledge needed, education and training, and links to more career information.
ISeek: Industrial Machinery MechanicsThese professionals try to prevent problems before they occur through maintenance and regular monitoring. Find out how they make repairs, install new machines, and keep records of their work. You will also be able to connect to a career video for this profession and additional information on work activities, skills, preparation, and wages for this job.
Occupational Titles
Apprentice, Machinist
Automotive Maintenance Equipment Servicer
Aviation Support Equipment Repairer
Bakery-Machine Mechanic
Belt Repairer
Breakdown Worker
Broach Setter
Buhr Dresser
Canal-Equipment Mechanic
Case-Finishing-Machine Adjuster
Cellophane-Casting-Machine Repairer
Chain Repairer
Changer Fixer
Channel Man
Clothing Worker
Comb Fixer
Composing-Room Machinist
Conveyor Belt Installer
Conveyor-Maintenance Mechanic
Cooling Tower Technician
Deep Submergence Vehicle Crewmember
Electronic-Production-Line-Maintenance Mechanic
Engine and Other Machine Repairers
Envelope Folding Machine Adjuster
Envelope Machine Adjuster
Erector
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Felt Checker
Felt Machine Mechanic
Feltman
Fitter Up
Fixer
Fixer, Machine
Fixture Repairer-Fabricator
Flat Clothier
Foiling Machine Adjuster
Forge-Shop-Machine Repairer
Forming-Machine Adjuster
Frame Fixer
Fuel-System-Maintenance Worker
Gas-Welding-Equipment Mechanic
Harness Builder
Hydraulic Press Servicer
Hydraulic-Rubbish-Compactor Mechanic
Hydroelectric-Machinery Mechanic
Industrial Machine System Technician
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Inspecting Machine Adjuster
Jacquard Fixer
Laundry-Machine Mechanic
Lead Operator
Lineman
Lubrication-Equipment Servicer
Machine Adjuster
Machine Fixer
Machine Maintenance, Repair
Machine Operator Slitter Technician
Machine Repairman
Machine Tool Rebuilder
Machine-Clothing Replacer
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic, Water Or Power Generation Plant
Machinist
Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Mechanic, Compressed-Gas Plant
Manufacturers Service Representative, Exc. Installing
Marine Erector
Marine Machinist
Master Machinist
Mechanical Inspectors
Mechanic
Mechanist, Printing
Mill Dresser
Mill Set Up
Miller, Head, Wet Process
Miller, Repair
Motor Rebuilder
Needle Straightener
Needle-Board Repairer
Outfitter
Outside Machinist
Oven-Equipment Repairer
Overhauler
Parts Salvager
Pin Puller
Pin Pusher
Pin Setter
Pinsetter Adjuster, Automatic
Pneumatic-Tool Repairer
Powder-Line Repairer
Powerhouse Mechanic
Press Maintainer
Pump Erector
Pump Mechanic
Repairer
Screen-And-Cyclone Repairer
Section Leader And Machine Setter
Service Mechanic, Compressed-Gas Equipment
Set Up Worker
Sewing Machine Adjuster
Shop Assistant
Treatment-Plant Mechanic
Utility Worker, Roller Shop
Accredited Academic Programs
Association for Career and Technical TrainingProfessional development in career and technical education is the focus of this organization, which provides online coursews, a career center, publications, and resources in technical trades. If you are interested in fulfilling your career potential, this organization can direct you to education and training to upgrade employability. Webcasts, help for new employees, a career skills site, and a clearinghouse for further information are provided.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Machinery Maintenance MechanicThe median hourly rate for a machinery maintenance mechanic is shown at the table at this site, with additional information on median salary according to city or state of employment.
Professional Organizations
Association for Skilled and Technical SciencesThis organization is for anyone interested in skilled trades and offers curriculums, news from career tech organizations, an industry Listserv, and helpful links to career and technical training resources.
Precision Machine Products AssociationLearn about industry careers at this site, in addition to current technology, networking opportunities, publications of the organization, and more on your future in the precision machined products industry. This labor organization has developed skill standards and may help you keep up with sophisticated machinery technology in a competitive workforce.
Job Opportunity Sources
ACTE Career CenterStudents and young adults can explore careers at this site by accessing a job bank, a career link for resources on the Internet, and answers to frequently asked questions about technical education.
Indeed.com: Industrial Machinery MechanicFind a host of opportunities at this site, with hundreds of job listings drawn from nationwide databases—all in a single location. Search similar positions by title, keyword, or location.
Publications
ACTE Online PublicationsNewsletters are available here for career and technical education professionals, as well as their students. You can browse the flagship members’ magazine, and find some all access theme and feature articles.
Precision Machined Products Association PublicationsFour libraries represent available categories from the Precision Machined Products Association library, including Benchmarking and Technology sections. A comprehensive list of documents is available at each department, with stories available at no cost for site visitors.
Online Forums & Blogs
ACTE Blogs and ForumsCreated and moderated by members, this site lets you share your opinion and find out where others stand on the latest issues surrounding careers in technical education. Divisional blogs focus on special topics of interest, while ACTE profiles groups thrive on Facebook and other social networking sites.
Association for Skilled and Technical SciencesSimply enter your e-mail address from this site to join the Listserv, and keep up to date on the latest developments from this organization in technical education and trades.
Career Videos
YouTube: Industrial Machinery MechanicsCreated by College Recruiter, this video offers information on production machinery in a plant and how industrial machinery mechanics are essential in keeping production on schedule. The vital roles they play in preventative maintenance, the use of automated equipment, and the increasing computerization of this work are discussed, as well as round-the-clock hours often kept by these professionals. If you are interested in a well-paid job where you are a very important part of the production process, this may be the job for you.
