Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Washburn Institute of Technology	Topeka	Public	INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MECHANIC	Two-year Technical Certificate - CERT	48
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MECHANIC	Associate Degree - AAS	67
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MECHANIC	Associate Degree - AAS	67
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MECHANIC	Two-year Technical Certificate - CERT	50
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	INDUSTRIAL MACHINE MECHANIC	Two-year Technical Certificate - CERT	50
Johnson County Community College	Overland Park	Public	INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	24

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