Maintenance Worker (General-Purpose, Production, and Business Machinery)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing general-purpose, production, and business machinery used in factories and workplaces to ensure safe and stable operation.
Description
Maintenance Workers (General-Purpose, Production, and Business Machinery) perform maintenance, inspection, and repair on a variety of machinery and equipment, such as factory line conveyors, transport devices, processing machines, and cooling equipment. They conduct regular inspections to check for wear or unusual noises, and as needed, perform parts replacement, adjustments, and lubrication. In case of failures, they diagnose the faulty area, determine the repair method, and restore operation. They also handle basic tasks on electrical circuits and control devices while referring to drawings and manuals, with requirements for safe work practices and record management. Amid the advancement of predictive maintenance technologies using IoT sensors and remote monitoring systems, specialized knowledge as a machine maintenance engineer and on-site capabilities are essential.
Future Outlook
The introduction of predictive maintenance using IoT and sensor technologies is advancing, leading to the advancement and specialization of equipment maintenance engineers, while simple tasks are expected to decrease due to automation.
Personality Traits
Flexible Thinking / Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Maintenance Worker (Junior) → Senior Maintenance Engineer → Chief Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Manager
Required Skills
Basic Electrical Circuits / Disassembly and Assembly of Machinery and Equipment / Lubrication and Greasing Techniques / Reading Mechanical Drawings / Use of Precision Measuring Instruments
Recommended Skills
PLC Control Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Safety and Health Management / Welding Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high accuracy is required for adjusting precision machinery. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for identifying the cause of failures and determining repair methods. |
Related Qualifications
- 機械保全技能士
- 第二種電気工事士
Aliases
- Equipment Maintainer
- Machine Maintenance Engineer
- Maintenance Staff
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