- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 62,313$46,808
$84,070Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment.
What do they typically do
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications
- Reassemble machines after completing repair or maintenance work
- Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures
- Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information
- Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of needed repairs
- Take apart machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists
- Start machines and observe how they work to determine efficiency and to detect problems
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.0%Job Opening 74Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseN/AMore
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