Milling Machine Repair Technician

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Industry & Occupation

Engineering & Manufacturing

Classification

Summary

Specialist who maintains, repairs, and adjusts machine tools such as milling machines.

Description

Milling machine repair technicians disassemble and assemble machine tools, conduct regular inspections, diagnose fault causes, replace or rework parts, and ensure machine precision and safety. They read mechanical drawings, use measuring instruments to maintain processing accuracy within tolerances, and handle troubleshooting for hydraulic and electrical systems. They may also travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations to perform maintenance activities based on work instructions or propose preventive maintenance plans.

Future Outlook

Amid advancing automation and IoT in manufacturing sites, there is demand for skills in preventive maintenance and remote diagnosis, while the need for skilled maintenance workers remains stable.

Personality Traits

Good team player / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Factory Work / On-site Repairs / Shift Work

Career Path

Machine Maintenance Apprentice → Milling Machine Repair Technician → Machine Maintenance Engineer → Maintenance Leader → Equipment Maintenance Supervisor

Required Skills

Basic Knowledge of Electrical and Hydraulic Systems / Machine Disassembly and Assembly Skills / Machine Drawing Interpretation / Measuring Instrument Operation (Calipers, Micrometers)

Recommended Skills

PLC Control / Reading English Technical Documents / Welding and Machining

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because minute dimensional errors directly affect product quality.
Problem Solving Because it is necessary to identify complex fault causes and implement improvements.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Mostly follows standard procedures, with little need for novel ideas.

Related Qualifications

  • Machine Maintenance Skills Certification

Aliases

  • Machining Center Repair Technician
  • Milling Repair Technician

Related Jobs

  • Lathe Operator
  • Machine Maintenance Engineer
  • Machining Center Operator

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