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Maintenance, Installation, and Repair

Once products are sold and delivered to customers, workers in Maintenance, Installation, and Repair take over. You might install the product in a home or business. If there were problems with the item, you would be called upon to make repairs. Another option would be to make sure that the product is always working properly.
Now, select one of the following occupations. 
  • Appliance Installers and Repairers
    Appliance installers and repairers set up, service, and fix machines such as washers and refrigerators.
  • Bench Technicians
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • Boiler Operators
    Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
  • Building Maintenance Workers
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Building Superintendents
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Cobblers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Coin and Vending Machine Repairers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Computer, ATM, and Office Machine Repairers
    Computer, ATM, and office machine repairers install, maintain, and fix automated teller machines and office equipment.
  • Custodians
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Custom Sewers
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Dressmakers
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Electric Motor Repairers
    Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
  • Eyeglass Makers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Facility Maintenance Technicians
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Field Technicians
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • Garment Fitters
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Home Electronic Repairers
    Home electronic repairers fix a variety of electronic equipment.
  • Industrial Electronics Repairers
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics
    Industrial machinery mechanics install, maintain, and fix machinery in factories.
  • Lawnmower Repairers
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Leather Workers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Lens Grinders and Polishers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Lens Makers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Locksmiths
    Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
  • Machinery Maintenance Mechanics
    Industrial machinery mechanics install, maintain, and fix machinery in factories.
  • Mechanic and Repairer Helpers
    Mechanic and repairer helpers help experienced mechanics with less skilled tasks.
  • Mechanics, Industrial Machinery
    Industrial machinery mechanics install, maintain, and fix machinery in factories.
  • Mechanics, Small Engine
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Millwrights
    Millwrights install and repair machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Optical Lab Technicians
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Outdoor Power Equipment Repairers
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Parts Reconditioner
    Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
  • Repairer Helpers
    Mechanic and repairer helpers help experienced mechanics with less skilled tasks.
  • Roustabouts
    Roustabouts do general maintenance and construction work at oil fields.
  • Safe and Vault Service Mechanics
    Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
  • Service Technicians
    Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
  • Servicers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Shoe and Leather Workers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Shop Tailors
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Slot Machine Mechanics
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Small Engine Mechanics
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Solderers
    Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.
  • Stationary Engineers
    Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
  • Supers
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Tailors
    Tailors construct, alter, or repair items of clothing.
  • Television Repairers
    Home electronic repairers fix a variety of electronic equipment.
  • Upholsterers
    Upholsterers install springs, padding, and fabric on new and used furniture.
  • Vending Machine Repairers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Video Game Repairers
    Coin and vending machine repairers install, maintain, and repair coin machines.
  • Watch Repairers
    Watch repairers test, adjust, repair, and clean watches, clocks, and other timepieces.
  • Welders and Solderers
    Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.

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Illinois Manufacturers' Association

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G & W Technical Corp.

We are a full service precision machine shop that satisfies all of your expectations so
much so that we guarantee it! Whether your requirements are fast machining or CNC
production, we promise quality parts and on time delivery.

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