Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance Workers

Significant Points

• Highly skilled mechanics usually learn their trade through a 4-year apprenticeship program, while lower skilled maintenance workers receive short-term on-the-job training.
• Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average, but applicants with broad skills in machine repair and maintenance should have favorable job prospects.
• Unlike some manufacturing occupations, these workers usually are not affected by changes in production.

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