Work at least 40 hours per week. Schedules are generally established.
May work overtime or weekends to fix broken machines.
May be on-call to come in for emergency repairs.
Work alone most of the time
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANICS will:
Install, fix, and maintain machines in factories
Often wear protective gear such as earplugs and work boots
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANICS will frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand or sit while examining parts.
Walk or run for long periods of time.
Bend or twist the body.
Kneel, stoop, or crouch while replacing parts.
Repeat the same motions.
nIt is important that INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MECHANICS will be able to:
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
Move arms and legs while remaining in one place.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Determine the distance between objects.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
Understand the speech of another person.
Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Move arms and legs quickly.
