Maintenance Workers, Machinery Go Back to List Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Facilities management software

Tasks
	Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
	Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
	Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
	Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
	Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
	Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
	Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
	Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
	Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
	Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $64,022.00 $30.78  $21.51  $24.92 - $36.09  Bridgeport/Stamford $62,398.00 $30.00  $20.01  $22.90 - $33.69  Danbury $61,680.00 $29.65  $16.34  $16.41 - $37.68  Hartford $61,472.00 $29.55  $21.58  $24.92 - $33.11  New Haven $73,308.00 $35.25  $24.04  $28.48 - $44.06  New London/Norwich $52,810.00 $25.39  $17.16  $19.59 - $27.57  Waterbury $54,944.00 $26.41  $20.02  $21.55 - $30.82  Torrington $60,170.00 $28.93  $25.27  $27.87 - $30.77

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   74   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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