Maintenance and Repair Workers for General-Purpose, Production, and Business-Use Machinery and Equipment
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that performs maintenance, inspection, overhaul, and repair of various machinery and equipment to support the stable operation of facilities.
Description
Maintenance and repair workers for general-purpose, production, and business-use machinery and equipment handle the inspection, maintenance, and repair of various machinery and equipment used in factories and stores. They cover a wide range of tasks, from regular inspections to investigating causes of failures, disassembling, replacing, and adjusting parts, repairs through welding or machining, and inspecting electrical systems. They read work procedure manuals and drawings, manage safety, handle record-keeping and reporting, and maintain and improve equipment uptime.
Future Outlook
While automation and labor-saving efforts advance in manufacturing sites, demand for maintenance technicians remains stable due to increasing equipment sophistication. Proficiency in advanced technologies such as IoT-based predictive maintenance is required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Worker → Chief Maintenance Technician → Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Disassembly and Assembly Skills / Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Knowledge (Basics) / Precision Measuring Instrument Operation
Recommended Skills
Bearing Replacement Technology / PLC Programming / Troubleshooting / Welding Skills (Arc Welding, Gas Welding)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking measurement errors or minute wear can lead to major failures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work require physical stamina. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to quickly identify failure causes and take appropriate action is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is primarily based on prescribed procedures and specifications, with little need for original ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is rarely needed. |
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Aliases
- Business Machine Repair Worker
- Machine Maintenance Worker
- Production Machine Maintenance Worker
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