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Occupational Report
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) in the Lane region
Occupational Description
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. Exclude "Millwrights" (49-9044), "Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines" (49-3042), and "Maintenance Workers, Machinery" (49-9043) who perform only routine tasks.
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Employment Outlook
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Despite declining employment, reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
| Regional Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. Regional employment is expected to decline in this occupation between 2008 and 2018. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Job Openings from the Web
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
State of Oregon License Information
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.52 |
$19.11 |
$22.66 |
$27.37 |
$32.48
|
$23.53 |
$48,946 |
| Lane |
17.67 |
19.89 |
23.03 |
27.37 |
30.75
|
23.65 |
49,184 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
| Region |
Employment |
Change |
% Change |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
4,251 |
4,210 |
-41 |
-1.0% |
0 |
61 |
61 |
| Lane |
435 |
424 |
-11 |
-2.5% |
0 |
6 |
6 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Educational Requirements
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
- Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
- Adjust And Repair Production Machines
- Align Gears
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Electrical Principles
- Apply Hydraulics Principles
- Apply Machinist Practices
- Apply Pneumatic Systems Principles
- Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
- Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
- Assemble Gear Systems
- Assemble Small Objects And Parts
- Calibrate Or Balance Equipment And Machinery
- Configure Distributive Control System In Industrial Or Manufacturing Plant
- Coordinate Maintenance Work With Operating Personnel
- Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
- Fit Bearings
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
- Install Distributive Control System In Industrial Or Manufacturing Plant
- Install Measuring And Control Devices
- Install Treatment Plant Equipment
- Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
- Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
- Lay Out Large Repair And Maintenance Projects
- Maintain Computerized Machines And Equipment
- Maintain Repair Records
- Maintain Specialized Manufacturing Equipment
- Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
- Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
- Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment
- Order Parts
- Perform Combination Welding
- Perform Detailed Welding Techniques
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Read Repair Work Orders
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Rebuild Power Machines
- Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
- Repair Computer Controlled Manufacturing Systems
- Repair Distributive Control System In Industrial Or Manufacturing Plant
- Repair Electromechanical Devices
- Schedule Maintenance For Industrial Machines And Equipment
- Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
- Use Acetylene Torch
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Control And Regulating Devices To Adjust And Maintain Industrial Machinery
- Use Electrical Test Equipment
- Use Electronic Test Equipment
- Use Geometry
- Use Pneumatic Tools
- Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
- Use Pressure Gauges
- Weld Metal Parts
- Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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