Power machine maintenance and repair worker
どうりょくきかいほぜんしゅうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A technical role that supports the stable operation of mechanical equipment through regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance of power machinery.
Description
Power machine maintenance and repair workers perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on machinery that serves as the heart of plant equipment, such as generators, large compressors, and boilers. Starting with regular vibration diagnosis and temperature measurement, they maintain machinery performance through disassembly and assembly, alignment adjustment, lubrication management, etc., and handle everything from cause identification to repair and test operation in the event of failure. High safety awareness and precise work skills are required, and with the introduction of predictive maintenance technologies utilizing IoT and AI, data analysis and acquisition of new technologies have also become important.
Future Outlook
With the automation and advancement of manufacturing and plant equipment, the demand for predictive maintenance using IoT and AI is increasing. Additionally, as veteran maintenance engineers retire, the personnel shortage is becoming serious, and technicians with advanced specialized skills are expected to be stably in demand going forward.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Night shift / Plant stationed / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Maintenance staff → Senior maintenance engineer → Maintenance leader → Equipment manager → Plant manager
Required Skills
Alignment measurement and adjustment / Disassembly and assembly of mechanical devices / Lubrication management / Troubleshooting / Vibration and temperature diagnosis
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of PLC control / Data analysis / Predictive maintenance technology / Reading CAD drawings / Reading English technical documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze failure causes and develop appropriate countermeasures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high attention to detail is needed to not miss minute wear or abnormal vibrations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for handling heavy parts and prolonged standing work. |
| Problem Solving | Because rapid identification of causes and response in sudden machine failures are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since the work mainly follows existing methods, the frequency of creative thinking is low. |
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- Grade 2 Boiler Engineer
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- Second-Class Electrician
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