Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
A Typical Day
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Recommended Credentials
High School Diploma
Education & Training
Regional employers often hire graduates of these programs.
Northwest Lower Michigan
Northwestern Michigan College:
- Associates of Applied Science (AAS) in Manufacturing Technology, customizable curriculum
- Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Engineering Technology, Robotics and Automation specialization
- Certificate of Achievement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), 18 credits
Explore This Career
Try it before you buy it!
- Attend Manufacturing Day
- Take a shop class at your high school
The Local Advantage Learning Pathway
Pathway 1
Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD)
- Career Tech Center – Precision Machining Technology
- Career Tech Center - Power Equipment
Ask your high school counselor about dual enrollment at NMC!
Pathway 2
Northwestern Michigan College
Associates of Applied Science in Manufacturing
Pathway 3
Northwestern Michigan College
Apprenticeship Pathway
Find experiential learning opportunities to advance faster in your career!
TIP
Contact one of these companies and ask for an informational interview, to see if you can job shadow, or to find out if they hire interns.
Sample Job Titles...
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Loom Fixer
- Machine Adjuster
- Maintenance Technician
- Overhauler
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