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Work Description
Maintenance technicians install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints or other drawings. They keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipefitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Working Conditions
Maintenance technicians employed in manufacturing often work in a typical factory shop setting and use protective equipment to avoid common hazards, such as safety belts, protective glasses and hard hats.