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Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Description
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Common Tasks
- Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
- Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $21.96 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $14.09 and $30.27 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $45,672.35 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $29,308.78 and $62,966.35 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 210 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 33.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 280.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $21.00 with the median annual salary reaching $45,197.
