Runs the team that keeps a factory's machines running around the clock.
You review last night's breakdowns, plan a weekend shutdown, approve a $200,000 equipment rebuild, and coach supervisors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 10 years after high school. Years as a maintenance tech or millwright; many have a degree; CMRP certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, 4-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. AI predictive maintenance changes what the team works on; leading people and keeping a plant running stays human.
Classes: Business, Physics, Mechanical or electrical CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3051.
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