Industrial maintenance technicians service and repair equipment in factories and process facilities. They may receive training on the job or at technical schools. The job involves routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. Technicians may work long hours and need to be able to work under pressure. Continuing education may be required to keep up with new equipment.
An industrial maintenance technician services equipment used in industrial settings such as factories and process facilities. Training may be available on the job through apprenticeship programs or at technical schools, where students receive a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. Job prospects in this field can depend on skill level as well as industry and region. It may be necessary to switch to better job opportunities in some cases.
Facilities can keep industrial maintenance technicians on their permanent staff to maintain their equipment, or they can call on them as consultants when needed. Part of the job involves installing and testing new equipment. It may be necessary for staff to receive some training before starting to use the equipment, and this may also be part of the job. The industrial maintenance technician confirms that personnel know how to use the equipment properly and safely to reduce the risk of injury or equipment malfunction.
Routine maintenance is also part of the job. Industrial equipment needs regular cleaning, lubrication and other repairs to keep it working properly. Equipment issues can create safety hazards or slow down a production line. Routine maintenance may include safety checks or equipment breakdowns to check for blockages and other problems. This may need to be done quickly or after hours to minimize production line downtime.
When equipment fails or fails, the industrial maintenance technician troubleshoots and repairs it. This can include sophisticated equipment, which may require a knowledge of industrial computer programming, as well as skills such as welding, plumbing and electrical wiring. If components are broken, the industrial maintenance technician may need to repair or replace them, as for example if a machine’s central processing unit is not working properly. The work can include working on equipment in a shop environment to ensure companies have replacements available if manufacturing machines fail down the line.
The hours can be long for an industrial maintenance technician. Some facilities are open 24 hours or have extended operating hours and may call on technicians to deal with immediate problems on the line. The job may require completing complex tasks under pressure, communicating information to workers and supervisors, and developing creative solutions to problems to keep the line running smoothly. Continuing education may also be required to keep up with developments in the field, including new equipment that may be introduced into the workplace.
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