Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Also called: Anode Rebuilder, Appliance Fixer, Appliance Mechanic, Area Mechanic, Assembly Mechanic, Auto Equipment Maintenance Servicer (Automotive Equipment Maintenance Servicer), Automatic Pinsetter Adjuster, Automotive Maintenance Equipment Servicer
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.
What industrial machinery mechanics do
Typical tasks
- Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
- Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
- Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
- Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
- Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
- Record repairs and maintenance performed.
- Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
- Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
- Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
- 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.
Typical path into the job (BLS)
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary
The median annual wage for industrial machinery mechanics is $64,520 (BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, national). The lowest 10 percent earn less than $46,120 and the highest 10 percent earn more than $95,170. The mean annual wage is $68,460.
The mean hourly wage of $32.00 is 4.4× the federal minimum wage of $7.25. State minimums are higher in most large states. Minimum wage by state →
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Pay by percentile
Annual wage percentiles from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Percentiles are a good proxy for pay by experience.
Projected pay for Industrial Machinery Mechanics (3, 5 and 10 years)est.
Today $64,520 → in 3 years $71,500 → in 5 years $76,600 → in 10 years $91,000 (10-year range $78,300–$105,700). The model assumes pay growth of +3.5% per year.
What drives the annual growth rate
Projected pay = current pay × (1 + annual growth)^years. The annual growth rate starts from a base wage-growth rate and adds or subtracts labor demand (BLS projected employment growth), wage momentum and AI replacement risk for each occupation. Projections are not guarantees. How it is calculated →
Outlook score for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Each component is a percentile rank among all occupations in the same country (0–100). Weights: labor demand 25, wage momentum / openings 15, pay level 15, AI resistance 25, aging workforce 10 (Japan only), entry barrier 10.
Will AI replace Industrial Machinery Mechanics? AI replacement risk
How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Labor demand for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Employment projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program (2025–35). Annual openings include both new jobs and replacement of workers who leave the occupation.
The same job in Japan
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics United States | 産業用ロボットの保守・メンテナンス Japan | 物流設備管理・保全 Japan | 紡織設備管理・保全 Japan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median / average pay | $64,520 | ¥5.71M ≈ $36,323 | ¥5.71M ≈ $36,323 | ¥5.71M ≈ $36,323 |
| Pay in 10 years (est.) | $91,000 | ¥7.92M | ¥8.06M | ¥8.06M |
| Outlook score | 74 | 63 | 66 | 71 |
| AI replacement risk | 26% Low | 53% Moderate | 39% Low | 20% Very low |
| Workers | 440K | — | — | — |
Matched by occupation (SOC code). Yen converted at 157.25 JPY/USD for reference; Japanese figures are averages, U.S. figures are medians, and the surveys define occupations differently.
Skills, education and requirements for Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Important abilities
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
How to become industrial machinery mechanics
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Career path and how to earn more as industrial machinery mechanics
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.