Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install the dials, sensors and other instrumentation that measures and controls machinery in industrial and commercial plants. Instrumentation gives operators information about the condition and operation of machinery, ensuring the safety and function of the plant or system.

People in this occupation:

• Are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, health services and industrial instrument servicing establishments
• Benefit from having a knowledge of electronics, physics, mathematics and chemistry
• Should have an interest in the scientific and technical aspects of machinery and industrial processes
• Must have troubleshooting abilities, problem solving skills and an attention to detail
• Must have a well-rounded knowledge of industrial production processes, controls and power systems such as pneumatics, electro-pneumatics, hydraulics, electricity, electronics, computers and networks