Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial maintenance technicians maintain and repair factory equipment, production machinery, and automated systems to minimize downtime in manufacturing facilities.
What does a Industrial Maintenance Technician actually do?
Industrial maintenance technicians maintain and repair factory equipment, production machinery, and automated systems to minimize downtime in manufacturing facilities.
Career category: Mechanical
How much does a Industrial Maintenance Technician make?
National compensation data provides a baseline benchmark. Actual pay varies by geographic location, experience level, overtime hours, and employer type.
Median wage represents the midpoint of national occupational data where half of workers earned more and half earned less.
* Note: Detailed entry-level and experienced percentile data is pending source verification.
How to Train & Qualify as a Industrial Maintenance Technician
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Typical pathway: 1 to 2 years for AAS degree/certificate, or 3 to 4 years for plant apprenticeship.
Community college tuition applies for degree routes; employer-sponsored apprenticeships offer paid wages.
Common Career Entry Route
Entered through a 2-year Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics AAS degree, or direct employer apprenticeship programs in manufacturing plants and distribution fulfillment centers.
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Search All Trades OpportunitiesWhat is this career really like?
Key physical requirements, work conditions, and environment characteristics for this career.
Active on-site work involving physical coordination, standing, and equipment handling.
Work follows established safety practices and protective equipment standards.
Job outlook & future demand
Projected employment growth published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Projected national occupational growth rate. Regional and local hiring demand may vary by market.
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