Industrial Machinery Mechanics
SOC Code: 49-9041
Industrial Machinery Mechanicss repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 87.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Equipment Maintenance, Operations Monitoring, Operations Monitoring.
AI-Proof Score: 87.6 — Very High
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Median Salary
$63,760
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Job Growth
16.1%
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Training Time
Medium preparation (1-2 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 3 / 5
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Training Cost
~$15,000
Key Skills
- •Equipment Maintenance
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Repairing
- •Troubleshooting
- •Operation and Control
Common Tasks
- ✓Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- ✓Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- ✓Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- ✓Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- ✓Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation