At Work These mechanics work in manufacturing industries and for utilities, construction contractors, retail organizations, railways, airlines, aircraft maintenance and overhaul companies, and other organizations. Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics install and repair stationary industrial machinery. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair and maintain construction, forestry, mining, material handling and other heavy equipment. Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics install and repair refrigeration, central air conditioning and combined cooling and heating systems in homes, businesses and industry.
Aircraft mechanics maintain and repair aircraft structures and mechanical and hydraulic systems.
Aircraft inspectors inspect aircraft and aircraft systems to ensure they meet standards. Machine fitters fit, assemble and build heavy industrial machinery and transportation equipment. Elevator constructors and mechanics install and repair freight and passenger elevators, escalators and moving walkways. These mechanics usually require secondary school education. This rate is among the lowest for occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operation sectors.