Pipelayers
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
Helpers--Electricians
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
CAREER
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$31,760
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.4% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
What Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Do
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Other Job Titles Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers May Have
HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper), HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper), Maintenance Aide, Maintenance Helper, Mechanic Helper, Mechanic Repair Helper, Mechanic's Assistant, Technician's Helper
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
- Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
- Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
- Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
- Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (46%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
