Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.
| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using handtools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments: Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, handtools, and power tools. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using handtools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Repairs or replaces defective parts, using handtools and power tools. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices, using handtools. Starts devices to test their performance. Lubricates and cleans parts. May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May initiate purchase order for parts and machines. May repair electrical equipment. May be designated according to machine repaired as Carton-Forming-Machine Adjuster (any industry); Machine Adjuster (tobacco); Maintenance Mechanic, Record Processing Equipment (recording). (references) |
| Inspects, repairs, and maintains functional parts of automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery, such as pumps, compressors, pipe-laying machines, ditchdiggers, trucks, and tractors used in petroleum exploration, on oil fields, in pipeline construction, and in airfield maintenance and pipeline operations, using hoists, handtools, gauges, drills, grinding wheels, and testing devices: Inspects defective equipment and diagnoses malfunctions, using motor analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and factory manuals. Disassembles and overhauls internal combustion engines, pumps, pump power units, generators, transmissions, clutches, and rear ends, using handtools and hoist. Grinds and reseats valves, using valve-grinding machine. Adjusts brakes, aligns wheels, tightens bolts and screws, and reassembles equipment. Operates equipment to test its functioning. Changes oil, checks batteries, repairs tires and tubes, and lubricates equipment and machinery. (references) | |
| Sets up, repairs, and adjusts equipment and machines to flesh, split, and spray hides: Disassembles malfunctioning equipment, using handtools, and welds broken parts [WELDER, GAS (welding)], replaces babbitt in bearings [BABBITTER (machine shop)], or repairs or replaces machine drive belts [BELT REPAIRER (any industry)] to repair equipment. May install blades on machine rollers and be designated Roll Filler (leather mfg.). (references) | |
| Inspects, adjusts, and repairs cleaning, grinding, sifting, packaging, sewing, and tying machines and elevator, conveyor, and scale equipment in grain and feed mill: Replaces broken and worn parts, such as gears, bushings, bolts, and needles, using mechanic's handtools. Relines bearings [BABBITTER (machine shop)]. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Crosswords: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC |
| Specialty definitions using "MAINTENANCE MECHANIC": assembly-machine tool setter, automatic component insertion operator ♦ CAN-FILLING-AND-CLOSING-MACHINE TENDER, component insertion operator ♦ heading-and-priming tool setter ♦ INSERTION MACHINE TENDER, ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ♦ machine-adjuster helper, MAINTENANCE-MECHANIC HELPER ♦ NEEDLE-FELT-MAKING-MACHINE OPERATOR ♦ OPERATOR, AUTOMATED PROCESS ♦ repair helper ♦ sewing-machine adjuster, SEWING-MACHINE REPAIRER, SHOTGUN-SHELL-ASSEMBLY-MACHINE ADJUSTER, SUPERVISOR, CIGAR-MAKING MACHINE ♦ WAD-BLANKING-PRESS ADJUSTER. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| Thumbnail | Description & Credit |  | Maintenance mechanic in largest coal press in world, Combustion Engineering Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. Credit: Library of Congress. |
Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits. | |||
Expression using "MAINTENANCE MECHANIC": aircraft maintenance mechanic. Additional references. | |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. |
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
maintenance mechanic | 20 |
maintenance mechanic job | 4 |
maintenance mechanic resume | 3 |
maintenance mechanic technology | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "MAINTENANCE MECHANIC"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||
Hungarian | légi jármû karbantartó szerelõ (aircraft maintenance mechanic). (various references) | ||||
Pig Latin | aintenancemay echanicmay | ||||
| 1. Crosswords 2. Images: Photo Album 3. Expressions 4. Expressions: Internet | 5. Translations: Modern 6. Bibliography |
Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.