Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 29,170 - 71,960; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Machinery Maintenance Worker to ensure efficient operation of equipment through lubrication, repair, and maintenance. The candidate will read work orders, reassemble machines, and inspect parts to identify defects. Key skills include operation monitoring and troubleshooting. The role demands familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and SAP. Average yearly salary ranges from $29,170 to $71,960 in the U.S., reflecting an optimistic job outlook with a 5.6% growth rate through 2026.

Responsibilities

• Reassemble machines after repair or maintenance work.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and report any defective areas to supervisors.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Repairing

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Operation and Control

Active Listening

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Word processing software

SAP

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Scheduling software

Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Job description

Machinery Maintenance Worker

Machinery Maintenance Workers lubricate machinery, replace parts, and perform routine maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently.

Daily Responsibilities

• Reassemble machines after repair or maintenance work.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and report any defective areas to supervisors.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are operating properly.
• Repairing – fixing machines or systems using the required tools.
• Equipment Maintenance – performing routine maintenance and determining when and what type of maintenance is needed.
• Troubleshooting – determining causes of operating errors and deciding corrective actions.
• Operation and Control – controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening – giving full attention to others, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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• Polishing Wheel Setter
• Leaf Coverer
• Belt Repairer
• Rod Filler
• Texturing Machine Fixer

Employment Outlook

In the United States there were approximately 89,700 Machinery Maintenance Worker positions in 2016, with an annual growth rate of 5.6% expected through 2026.

Salary

The average yearly salary ranges between $29,170 and $71,960.

Tools Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Word processing software
• SAP
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Scheduling software
• Computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)