General Machinery and Equipment Maintenance Staff
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession that performs inspection, maintenance, and repair of production and business machinery and equipment to support stable facility operation.
Description
General Machinery and Equipment Maintenance Staff are responsible for disassembly・assembly, adjustment, inspection, fault diagnosis・repair, and periodic maintenance of production machinery and equipment and business machinery and equipment used in factories and plants. They perform parts replacement and lubrication work to maintain machine performance and ensure safety, analyze abnormal vibrations and unusual sounds, and adjust hydraulic・pneumatic devices. Quick fault response and the development of long-term maintenance plans are required.
Future Outlook
As manufacturing automation and smart factories advance, understanding of IoT and predictive maintenance technologies is required, and demand for skilled maintenance workers remains stable. With the introduction of robots and automated equipment, advanced maintenance skills will be needed.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm / Curious or Inquisitive / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Factory Work / Night Shift / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Machine Maintenance Operator → Machine Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Leader → Maintenance Manager → Production Technology Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Electricity・Hydraulics・Pneumatics / Blueprint Reading / Knowledge of Machine Elements / Measuring Instrument Operation (Caliper・Micrometer) / Tool Operation
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM Operation / PLC Control Knowledge / Predictive Maintenance / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to not overlook minor defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for machine installation and handling heavy parts. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify fault causes and devise repair methods is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Crane Operator
- Machine Maintenance Skills Certification (Grade 3・2・1)
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Machine Maintenance Technician
- Machine Maintenance Worker
Related Jobs
- Automotive Mechanic
- Machine Tool Maintenance Worker
- Plant Maintenance Engineer