Industrial Machinery Mechanic Metal, Machinery & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does an Industrial Machinery Mechanic Do?
Industrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accessories if necessary, perform maintenance and repair, and run diagnostics to find faults in systems or parts that need replacing.
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Where Do I Start?
Hydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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Skills You Need to Become an Industrial Machinery Mechanic
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHydraulics knowledge
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialElectrical Wiring Plans knowledge
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …
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EssentialMechanics knowledge
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
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EssentialPneumatics knowledge
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
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EssentialConduct Routine Machinery Checks skill
Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.
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EssentialInspect Industrial Equipment skill
Inspect equipment used during industrial activities such as manufacturing or construction equipment in order to ensure that the equipment complies with health, safety, and environmental legislation.
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EssentialPerform Maintenance On Installed Equipment skill
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
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EssentialPerform Test Run skill
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …
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EssentialResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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EssentialSecure Working Area skill
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
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EssentialTroubleshoot skill
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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EssentialUse Testing Equipment skill
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
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EssentialWrite Records For Repairs skill
Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.
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Optional Skills (5 of 21 displayed)
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OptionalManufacturing Of Taps And Valves knowledge
The manufacture of industrial, sanitary or heating taps and valves.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Office Equipment knowledge
The manufacture of calculators, staplers, cartridges, binding equipment, photocopy machines, boards and all types of equipment and machines used in an office.
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OptionalManufacturing Of Pumps And Compressors knowledge
The manufacture of different types of pumps, such as air, vacuum or engine pumps as well as hand pumps, and compressors.
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OptionalApply Technical Communication Skills skill
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
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OptionalConsult Technical Resources skill
Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …
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OptionalDispose Of Hazardous Waste skill
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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OptionalEstimate Restoration Costs skill
Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.
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OptionalInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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OptionalInstall Hydraulic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
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OptionalInstall Pneumatic Systems skill
Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalLay Pipe Installation skill
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water …
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OptionalOperate Soldering Equipment skill
Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.
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OptionalOperate Welding Equipment skill
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalPerform ICT Troubleshooting skill
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
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OptionalPrepare Compliance Documents skill
Prepare documents with legal value which prove that an installation or a facility is conform to the regulations.
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OptionalProvide Customer Information Related To Repairs skill
Inform customers about necessary repairs or replacements, discuss products, services and costs, include accurate technical information.
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OptionalProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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OptionalRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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OptionalOperate Industrial Equipment skill
Operate devices, machinery, and equipment used in industrial production. Industrial equipment usually includes mounting, adjusting, clamping, rotating, and indexing elements, as well as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical drives that …
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