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Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Description
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Common Tasks
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
- Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
- Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
- Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
- Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $29.42 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $14.96 and $54.59 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $61,194.20 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $31,134.78 and $113,542.03 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 130 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 15.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 150.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $27.00 with the median annual salary reaching $57,146.
