7233-Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers
ISCO Code: 
7233
Job Description: 
Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers fit, install, examine, service and repair engines, agricultural and industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, except motor vehicle, aircraft and electric motors.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) fitting, installing, examining, servicing and repairing engines, machinery and mechanical equipment
  • (b) oiling and greasing stationary engines and machinery
  • (c) inspecting and testing new machinery and mechanical equipment for conformity with standards and specifications
  • (d) disassembling machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • (e) examining parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear
  • (f) operating newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
  • (g) recording repairs and maintenance performed.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Air-conditioning equipment mechanic
- Construction machinery mechanic
- Construction machinery repairer
- Farm machinery repairer
- Mining machinery fitter
- Mining machinery repairer
- Stationary eng

Exclusions: 

- Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Electrical mechanic - 7412
- Mechanical machinery assembler- 8211

Careers (Singapore Standards):