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How to become industrial machinery mechanicseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$64,520
25th–75th pct. $55,010–$78,780
Top pay (est.)
$123,700
Top 10% $95,170
Pay in 5 years
$76,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$91,000est.
$78,300–$105,700
Outlook score
74/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+17.8%
44K openings / yr

How to become industrial machinery mechanics

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Key skills

Equipment Maintenance
4.1
Troubleshooting
4.0
Operation and Control
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.5
Equipment Selection
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.9
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Education and Training
3.1
Mathematics
3.1
English Language
3.1
Design
3.0
Production and Processing
3.0

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsThinking CreativelyCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Important abilities

VisualizationReaction TimeFinger DexterityControl PrecisionInformation OrderingNear Vision

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
47%
High school diploma
39%
Associate's degree
14%

Training before entry

1–2 years
26%
1–3 months
24%
6–12 months
15%
2–4 years
9%
None / short demo
9%
3–6 months
9%
4–10 years
4%
Up to 1 month
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
32%
6–12 months
18%
2–4 years
16%
6–8 years
14%
4–6 years
9%
1–3 months
6%
Over 10 years
4%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.