Job Outlook through 2028

Employment Current: 16,370
Employment Projected: 17,740
Percentage Change: 8.4%

Education/Training

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Sample Job Titles

• Fixer
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic
• Industrial Mechanic
• Loom Fixer
• Machine Adjuster
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Maintenance Technician
• Master Mechanic
• Mechanic
• Overhauler

Duties

• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

Skills

• 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.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Average Wages in PA

Entry Level: $37,590
Average: $55,630
Experienced: $78,200

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