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What Does an Industrial Maintenance Technician Do?
Responsibilities
- Clean, lubricate and maintain machinery
- Use technical manuals and diagnostic equipment to keep machines functioning well
- Repair machinery and components
- Weld and cut metal parts
- Be proficient with electronics and industry control software
- Adhere to all safety requirements
- Disassemble and rebuild machinery (depending on job description)
How To Become an Industrial Maintenance Technician or Mechanic: FAQs
The bottom line:
If you know you want to work with your hands and are interested in learning how to repair and maintain big, complex machinery, consider this career. You’ll make a good salary out of the gate, and there’s room to grow! Check out the training options listed below or go to SkillPointe’s training pages for a broader selection.
How I became a service engineer
Jack Jaeger is one of the lucky ones. He knew early on what he wanted to do.
"When I graduated high school, I knew I did not want to go for a four-year degree, so I pursued trade school," says Jack, a service engineer at Helios Gear Products in Illinois.
The 22-year-old's job involves a significant amount of travel to keep customers' machines running smoothly.
But the payoff of a happy client makes it worthwhile.
Find out what else Jack likes about his job as an industrial maintenance technician.
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