Machine Maintenance Worker
Job Description examples (Simple & Paragraph styles) for factories, industrial plants, and machine-intensive operations.
1. Job Overview
A Machine Maintenance Worker performs routine maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on production machines and facility equipment. This role helps ensure machines run efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime.
2. Job Description Details
Machine Maintenance Workers support technicians and engineers by performing scheduled lubrication, cleaning, adjustments, and minor troubleshooting. They monitor machine performance, report abnormalities, assist in part replacements, and ensure equipment is properly maintained according to company standards and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine lubrication, cleaning, and inspections of machines.
- Assist in diagnosing machine issues and reporting abnormalities to technicians.
- Replace basic machine parts such as belts, filters, and worn components.
- Monitor machine performance and ensure safe operation.
- Support preventive maintenance schedules and documentation.
- Help with machine setup, adjustments, and alignment tasks.
- Clean machine components and remove debris to prevent malfunctions.
- Follow safety rules, lockout/tag-out procedures, and maintenance guidelines.
Skills & Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and machine components.
- Experience in factory or industrial maintenance is an advantage.
- Ability to use hand tools and basic measuring instruments.
- Good observation skills for detecting machine problems.
- Willingness to learn maintenance procedures and equipment handling.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and safety guidelines.
- Physically fit and capable of handling machine parts and manual tasks.
Tools & Equipment Used: Wrenches, screwdrivers, grease guns, cleaning tools, basic measuring tools, replacement parts, safety equipment.
Resume-Ready Examples
Simple Description (one-line):
Performed routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs to support efficient machine operation in production environments.
Paragraph Style (2–3 sentences):
Conducted daily machine inspections, lubrication, and basic part replacements to maintain safe and efficient equipment performance. Assisted technicians with troubleshooting and repair tasks, documented maintenance activities, and ensured machines were cleaned and properly adjusted. Contributed to reduced downtime by reporting issues early and supporting preventive maintenance programs.