Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 3 named programs, from Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician to Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 3 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills in the field maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, and in the general maintenance and overhaul of such equipment. Covers inspection, maintenance, and repair of tracks, wheels, brakes, operating controls, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical circuitry, engines and in techniques of welding and brazing.
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems.
- Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Heavy or industrial equipment maintenance technologies not listed above.
Also called Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Off Road), Heavy Equipment Service Technician
Also called Industrial Plant Technician, Industrial Equipment Technology, Industrial Mechanic, Millwright
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $64,520
- Hiring change through 2035
- 17.8%
- Job openings a year
- 44,400
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career GrowingMobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Median pay
- $65,510
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.7%
- Job openings a year
- 15,000
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career Growing with the economyControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Median pay
- $74,340
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.3%
- Job openings a year
- 3,600
To get hiredHigh school diploma or equivalent
Explore this career ShrinkingMaintenance Workers, Machinery
- Median pay
- $60,850
- Hiring change through 2035
- −1.9%
- Job openings a year
- 4,400
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Explore this career Growing slowlyMillwrights
- Median pay
- $65,700
- Hiring change through 2035
- 0.9%
- Job openings a year
- 3,200
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Explore this career GrowingElevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
- Median pay
- $109,910
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.7%
- Job openings a year
- 1,900
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Explore this career Growing with the economyRail Car Repairers
- Median pay
- $67,530
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.6%
- Job openings a year
- 1,600
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Explore this career Growing fastWind Turbine Service Technicians
- Median pay
- $64,120
- Hiring change through 2035
- 29.5%
- Job openings a year
- 1,500
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Explore this career ShrinkingRefractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons
- Median pay
- $61,290
- Hiring change through 2035
- −13.7%
- Job openings a year
- 100
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Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
Working style
How and where the work happens
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This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 37 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris State University MI | 15 | 81% | $8,000 |