Industrial Maintenance
$78,960 earning potential
Industrial machinery mechanics and machinery maintenance workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Millwrights install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery in factories, power plants, and construction sites.
$78,960
High-end Earners in
BPBP North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$56,260
median annual wage
$27
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- What do they typically do
- Analyze test results and other information to diagnose equipment problems
- Take machinery and equipment apart when there is a problem
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
- Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
- Reassemble equipment after completing inspections, testing, or repairs
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
- Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
BPBP North Carolina Job Outlook
1,810
Average annual job openings
16,717
Number of jobs by 2028
2%
Expected growth from
2026 to 2028
2026 to 2028