Underground Machinery Repair Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who inspects, repairs, and maintains various machinery equipment in mine shafts to support safe and stable mining operations.
Description
Underground machinery repair workers handle the inspection, maintenance, and repair of machinery equipment such as compressors, belt conveyors, pumps, and hydraulic devices used in underground tunnels of coal mines or metal mines. In narrow underground spaces or high-temperature, high-humidity environments, they disassemble machines, replace parts, repair hydraulic piping, conduct regular inspections to prevent failures in advance, and perform rapid restoration work in emergencies. The work requires high safety awareness and accurate maintenance skills, and maintenance plans are implemented in collaboration with underground workers.
Future Outlook
Due to dependence on mining resources and advances in automation and remote control technologies, underground machinery repair workers are expected to shift toward predictive maintenance using IoT and remote maintenance technologies, with stable demand continuing for specialized technicians.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Safety Awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Maintenance Worker → Underground Machinery Repair Worker → Senior Maintenance Technician → Equipment Maintenance Leader → Maintenance Engineer → Factory Manager / Mine Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Ability / Disassembly and Assembly of Mechanical Devices / Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment / Measuring Instrument Inspection / Welding Skills
Recommended Skills
CAD Design (Mechanical) / IoT Sensor Implementation and Utilization / Predictive Maintenance / Reading English Technical Documents / Vibration Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changes in the underground environment and emergencies. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To understand complex machine structures and identify failure causes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is essential to not miss small damages or abnormalities. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed to endure long hours and heavy work underground. |
| Problem Solving | To quickly resolve various machine troubles occurring on site. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure pressure from work in confined, dark spaces and emergency repairs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows prescribed procedures, with little need for originality. |
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Aliases
- Mining Machinery Repair Worker
- Underground Maintenance Technician
- Underground Maintenance Worker
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