Is being an industrial machinery mechanic a good fit for you?
Repairs, installs and maintains machinery in factories, refineries and pipelines. May also move heavy equipment into place.
What the work involves
- Repairs or maintains industrial production machinery so it keeps working.
- Repairs or replaces broken or faulty machine parts.
- Cleans, oils and adjusts parts and machinery.
- Takes machinery apart to remove parts and make repairs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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