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Occupation Code: 7233
Heavy and Industrial Machinery Mechanic and Repairer
Alternative titles: Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers, Construction Machinery Mechanic, Construction Machinery Repairer, Farm Machinery Repairer
Job description and duties
Heavy and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers are responsible for the assembly and regular maintenance of equipment and machines. Depending on the setting one is working in, this may include production machinery, packaging equipment, engines and motors, pumps, valves and pneumatic tools.
A Heavy and Industrial Machinery Mechanic and Repairer is typically expected to:
• Read and understand technical manuals of equipment and machinery within respective remit
• Install and oversee assembly of equipment and machinery
• Identify location and nature of faults and perform corrective maintenance
• Perform checks, diagnostic tests and run test batches on machines
• Repair, replace, take apart and reassemble equipment and machinery in case of malfunction or defective components
• Adjust, recalibrate, add or replace parts to equipment and machinery under the Engineer’s supervision
• Clean and perform preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery on a regular basis
• Draw up new ideas on how to potentially improve existing machines to increase performance and efficiency
• Keep accurate and updated documentation including maintenance and service logbooks, technical reports and inventory records
Work environment
Heavy and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers are required in a number of sectors including electricity generation and distribution, transportation and storage, manufacturing and construction. Worksite locations vary and typically include workshops, factories, power plants and outside locations such as construction sites.
Heavy and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers usually work on a full-time basis. Working outside the normal work schedule may be required in case of emergency situations which necessitate immediate attention.
Occupation data
Number of employees (2017)
187
Share of foreigners (2017)
24%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+13%
Median Pay (per annum)
€14,500
Occupational Handbook 2018
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