- Reading Materials (machine Shop)the Mechanic Apprenticeship
- Reading Materials (machine Shop)the Mechanics
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What They Do: Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights install, maintain, and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery.
Work Environment: Workers in this occupation must follow safety precautions and use protective equipment, such as hardhats, safety glasses, and hearing protectors. Most work full time in manufacturing facilities. However, they may be on call and work night or weekend shifts. Overtime is common.
How to Become One: Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights typically need a high school diploma. Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers also usually need at least a year of on-the-job training. Most millwrights go through an apprenticeship program that may last up to 4 years.
Salary: The median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is $52,860.
Job Outlook: Employment of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights is projected to grow 13 percent over the next ten years, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will vary by occupation.
Related Careers: Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights with similar occupations.
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