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$78,960
High-end Earners in
North Carolina ( Top 10% )
$56,260
median annual wage
$27
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
  • Analyze test results and other information to diagnose equipment problems
  • Take machinery and equipment apart when there is a problem
  • Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
  • Perform tests and run initial batches to make sure that the machine is running smoothly
  • Reassemble equipment after completing inspections, testing, or repairs
  • Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
  • Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications
  • Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts
North Carolina Job Outlook
1,810
Average annual job openings
16,717
Number of jobs by 2030
+3%
Expected growth from 2024 to 2030