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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment S8.7.2 - maintaining mechanical equipment Perform maintenance on installed equipment
Description
Perform the maintenance on installed equipment on-site. Follow procedures to avoid uninstalling equipment from machinery or vehicles.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 16 occupations
- Optional in 12 occupations
- Total: 28 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)
Essential for
- Production engineering technicianProduction engineering technicians plan production, follow up production processes and develop and test solutions to solve technical problems. They work closely with engineers and …
- Industrial machinery mechanicIndustrial machinery mechanics work on new machinery and equipment in operation. They set up for the specific application and build accessories if necessary, perform maintenance an…
- Textile machinery technicianTextile machinery technicians set up, maintain, inspect and repair mechanical and computer-controlled machinery used in textile manufacturing such as weaving, dyeing and finishing …
- Pneumatic engineering technicianPneumatic engineering technicians evaluate operating pneumatic systems and assemblies such as compressed air machines, and recommend modifications for more efficiency. They are als…
- Medical device engineering technicianMedical device engineering technicians collaborate with medical device engineers in the design, development and production of medical-technical systems, installations, and equipmen…
- ATM repair technicianATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients' location to provide their services. ATM repair technicians us…
- Process engineering technicianProcess engineering technicians work closely with engineers to evaluate the existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develo…
- Forge equipment technicianForge equipment technicians maintain and repair forge machinery such as presses and material handling equipment. They perform evaluations of the equipment, perform preventative mai…
- Moulding machine technicianMoulding machine technicians service machinery used in the casting and moulding of plastics and other materials. They calibrate the equipment, perform maintenance activities, exami…
- Steam plant operatorSteam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use. They monitor proceedings…
- Office equipment repair technicianOffice equipment repair technicians provide services to businesses related to installing, maintaining and repairing new or existing equipment such as printers, scanners and modems,…
- Computer hardware repair technicianComputer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and re…
- Industrial engineering technicianIndustrial engineering technicians assist industrial engineers in improving efficiency, safety and productivity in manufacturing plants. They conduct production studies, prepare la…
- Industrial machinery assemblerIndustrial machinery assemblers manufacture industrial equipment such as industrial robots, assembly line machines, and labeling machines. They use hand tools and computer-controll…
- Household appliances repair technicianHousehold appliances repair technicians use electrical equipment to test resistance or voltage and to identify appliances' malfunctions. They repair small and large electrical or g…
- Agricultural machinery technicianAgricultural machinery technicians repair, overhaul and maintain agricultural equipment including tractors, tillage equipment, seeding equipment and harvesting equipment. They perf…
Optional for
- Fluid power technicianFluid power technicians install and assemble equipment that uses liquid or gas pressure to transmit or regulate power. They also perform tests on and maintain this equipment. Other…
- Steam engineerSteam engineers provide energy and utilities to facilities, such as steam, heat and refrigeration. They operate and maintain equipment such as boilers and air compressors, and rese…
- Container equipment assemblerContainer equipment assemblers manufacture containers such as boilers or pressure vessels. They read blueprints and technical drawings to assemble parts and to build piping and fit…
- GreaserGreasers make sure industrial machines are properly lubricated to maintain operations. They use grease guns to oil machines. Greasers also perform basic maintenance and repair duti…
- Boat riggerBoat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-deliver…
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technicianHeating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technicians aid in the design of devices which provide heating, ventilation, air conditioning and possibly refr…
- Automotive engineering technicianAutomotive engineering technicians work with automotive engineers to operate, repair, maintain and test equipment used in motor vehicles. In some environments, such as an airport, …
- Pneumatic systems technicianPneumatic systems technicians use blueprints and technical documentation to assemble and install equipment operated by gas or air under pressure. They set up the systems according …
- Maintenance and repair engineerA Maintenance and Repair Engineer is responsible for ensuring that machinery, equipment, and systems operate reliably and efficiently by performing regular maintenance, troubleshoo…
- Synthetic materials engineerA Synthetic Materials Engineer is a specialist who develops and optimizes artificial materials for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and medical applications. These engineers…
- Steam turbine operatorSteam turbine operators operate and maintain machinery which generates power. They ensure the safety of the operations and monitor operations to detect problems, and react to emerg…
- Mechanical engineering technicianMechanical engineering technicians provide technical support to mechanical engineers in producing and manufacturing mechanical machinery. They help make designs and adjustments and…
Related skills
- Use testing equipment
- Perform test run
- Mechanics
- Troubleshoot
- Resolve equipment malfunctions
- Order supplies
- Conduct routine machinery checks
- Record test data
- Apply technical communication skills
- Operate welding equipment
- Read standard blueprints
- Provide customer information related to repairs
Last updated on February 18, 2026
