Industrial Maintenance Tech
Career Overview
$51,630
median salary in 2018
506,900
jobs nationwide in 2018
27,600
approximate # of new jobs by 2028
Get a strong understanding of engines, robotics, and electrical circuitry.
Repair broken equipment quickly and safely.
Diagnose and fix minor mechanical issues before they become major problems.
Adjust and maintain equipment as needed.
Quickly comprehend technical manuals.
Work with management to optimize repair schedules.
What It Takes
If learning how things work is something you enjoy, you’ll find lots of interesting career choices working in industrial maintenance. Large, expensive machinery needs expert hands and a focused mind to keep it running efficiently.
Manual Dexterity
A career in industrial maintenance often involves working with small parts, which means being good with your hands.
On-the-Fly Troubleshooting
Quickly figure out what’s wrong—and why it went wrong.
A Desire to Learn
Companies are constantly upgrading their machinery. You have the opportunity to lead the way.
Mechanical Skills
Use sophisticated equipment to figure out why a machine isn’t working.
Career Progression
Step 1
Get technical associate degree
Step 2
Learn on the job
Step 3
Work toward certification
Step 4
Manage operation-wide repair
Key Companies
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