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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
Common Tasks
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $29.36 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $16.80 and $40.22 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $61,054.91 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $34,962.19 and $83,658.48 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,010 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 31.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,330.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $30.00 with the median annual salary reaching $62,875.
