How do they match: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

  • Machine Mechanic
  • Machinery Mechanic
  • Machinist
  • Mechanic
  • Mechanical Adjuster
  • Mechanical Expert
  • Mechanical Handyman
  • Mechanical Installer
  • Mechanical Repair Worker
  • Mechanical Technician
  • Mechanical Test Technician
  • Mechanics Handyman
  • Building Mechanic
  • Building Maintenance Mechanic
  • Building Services Mechanic
  • Electrical Mechanical Technician
  • Ethanol Maintenance Mechanic
  • Field Mechanic
  • General Maintenance Mechanic
  • HVAC Mechanic
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
  • Industrial Mechanic
  • Maintenance Machinist
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Pipeline Mechanical Technician
  • Trouble Shooting Mechanic

  • Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

  • Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
  • Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
  • Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
  • Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
  • Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
  • Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.
  • Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  • Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
  • Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.

  • Align equipment or machinery.
  • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.