Occupation: Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

49-9043.00 | 18 tasks | 10 job titles

Reported Job Titles

(10)
  • Lubricator
  • Machine Repairer
  • Maintainer
  • Maintenance Craftsman
  • Maintenance Man
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech)
  • Maintenance Worker
  • Oiler
  • Overhauler

Core Tasks

(17)
  • Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
  • Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
  • Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
  • Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
  • Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
  • Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
  • Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
  • Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
  • Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
  • Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
  • Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
  • Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
  • Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
  • Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
  • Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
  • Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
  • Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.

Supplemental Tasks

(1)
  • Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.