We surveyed 770 industrial machinery mechanics to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical industrial machinery mechanic. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an industrial machinery mechanic?
Low
High
Working as an industrial machinery mechanic typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an industrial machinery mechanic?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an industrial machinery mechanic typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as an industrial machinery mechanic?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an industrial machinery mechanic. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for industrial machinery mechanics.
Do industrial machinery mechanics work full-time or part-time?
97% of industrial machinery mechanics work in full-time roles while 3% work part-time.
Is being an industrial machinery mechanic stressful?
Low
High
Industrial machinery mechanics tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as an industrial machinery mechanic?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being an industrial machinery mechanic.
How competitive is the workplace for industrial machinery mechanics?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for industrial machinery mechanics.
Does being an industrial machinery mechanic require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Industrial machinery mechanics will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are industrial machinery mechanics allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Industrial machinery mechanics are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do industrial machinery mechanics have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
While sometimes the direction is set, occasionally industrial machinery mechanics will have some flexibility over the direction of their work.
Is being an industrial machinery mechanic physically demanding?
Low
High
Being an industrial machinery mechanic requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are industrial machinery mechanics exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Industrial machinery mechanics tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being an industrial machinery mechanic require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as an industrial machinery mechanic.
Does being a good industrial machinery mechanic require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as an industrial machinery mechanic.