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Summary Description


	Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Air Deodorizer Servicer

2.	Aircraft Fueler

3.	Airplane Fueler

4.	Airplane Refueler

5.	Airport Refueling Handler

6.	Alemite Operator

7.	Automatic Pinsetter Mechanic

8.	Belt Changer

9.	Belt Dresser

10.	Belt Fixer

11.	Belt Lacer

12.	Belt Repairer

13.	Binder and Box Builder

14.	Blade Changer

15.	Block Greaser

16.	Boiling House Oiler

17.	Booster Pump Oiler

18.	Breaker Oiler

19.	Car Greaser

20.	Car Lubricator

21.	Car Oiler

22.	Carbon Setter

23.	Card Grinder Helper

24.	Cell Installer

25.	Cellar Packer

26.	Collar Packer

27.	Crane Oiler

28.	Curing Press Maintainer

29.	Dope Maintenance Worker

30.	Dopeman

31.	Doper

32.	Dragline Oiler

33.	Engine Oiler

34.	Envelope Adjuster

35.	Equipment Cleaner and Tester

36.	Equipment Oiler

37.	Flatcar Whacker

38.	Flyer Repairer

39.	Frame Bander

40.	Frame Changer

41.	Grease Cup Filler

42.	Grease Man

43.	Grease Monkey

44.	Grease Packer

45.	Grease Worker

46.	Greaser

47.	Grinder Machine Knife Setter

48.	Hot Man

49.	Hot Worker

50.	Jacquard Loom Card Changer

51.	Knife Changer

52.	Knife Setter

53.	Leaf Coverer

54.	Lease Out Man

55.	Lease Out Worker

56.	Liner Replacer

57.	Loading Shovel Oiler

58.	Locomotive Oiler

59.	Looper Fixer

60.	Lubrication Worker

61.	Lubricator

62.	Machine Greaser

63.	Machine Oiler

64.	Machine Repairer

65.	Machine Repairman

66.	Machines Technician

67.	Maintainer

68.	Maintenance Electrician

69.	Maintenance Man

70.	Maintenance Mechanic

71.	Maintenance Repairer

72.	Maintenance Repairman

73.	Maintenance Technician

74.	Maintenance Worker

75.	Mash Filter Cloth Changer

76.	Merchant Mill Utility Worker

77.	Mill Oiler

78.	Missile Facilities Repairer

79.	Nozzle and Sleeve Worker

80.	Oil Pit Attendant

81.	Oiler

82.	Oiler Bander

83.	Overhauler

84.	Overhead Cleaner Maintainer

85.	Pattern Assembler

86.	Pipe Changer

87.	Polishing Wheel Setter

88.	Pot Fluxer

89.	Pot Liner

90.	Pot Reliner

91.	Printing Roller Handler

92.	Protective Signal Installer

93.	Pulley Maintainer

94.	Pump Oiler

95.	Refueling Ramp Attendant

96.	Refueling Rampman

97.	Repair Technician

98.	Rod Cup Filler

99.	Rod Filler

100.	Rod Greaser

101.	Roller Checker

102.	Rotary Adjuster

103.	Rubber and Plastics Worker

104.	Salvager

105.	Semiconductor Processing Equipment Production Technician

106.	Shafter

107.	Shafting Worker

108.	Shovel Oiler

109.	Shuttler

110.	Size Changer

111.	Spindle Repairer

112.	Steam Shovel Oiler

113.	Stem Dryer Maintainer

114.	Stripping Shovel Oiler

115.	Stroboscope Operator

116.	Switch Repairer

117.	Texturing Machine Fixer

118.	Tipple Greaser

119.	Tipple Oiler

120.	Tubing Oiler

121.	Turbo Generator Oiler

122.	Upkeep Worker

123.	Warp Tension Tester

Job Tasks

	Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems. Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.

	Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.

	Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.

	Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work. Reassemble equipment after repair.

	Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications. Install machine or equipment replacement parts.

	Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment. Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.

	Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information. Maintain repair or maintenance records.

	Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas. Clean work areas.

	Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

	Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.

	Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

	Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment. Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers, and Millwrig
	Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers, and Millwrig
	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 factories, refineries, food-processing facilities, or power plants, or at construction sites. However, they may be on call and work night or weekend shifts. Overtime is common.

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