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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Operational-level

Also known as: Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper), Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper), Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic Helper, Armature Winder Repair Helper

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Installation SupportMaintenance AssistantEquipment RepairIndustrial MechanicsTechnical TradesApplied TechnologyVocational TrainingEngineeringTechnicalAutomotive

A Day in the Life

You step into the bustling maintenance shop of a manufacturing plant, the hum of machinery already a familiar backdrop. First, you head to your locker, exchanging your street shoes for steel-toed boots and grabbing your safety glasses and gloves. After a quick scan of the whiteboard for the day's primary tasks, you pour yourself a cup of lukewarm coffee. You greet Mark, the lead technician, with a nod, ready to see where you'll be needed most across the factory floor.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

13,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

97,100

in 2025 → 102,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
Moderate
Time spent sitting
Low
Working outdoors
High
Indoor, climate-controlled
Moderate
Dealing with customers
Moderate
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This is a fast-growing field, with about 13,600 job openings expected each year through 2035. The typical annual pay for helpers is around $39,630. While a high school diploma is often all you need to start, gaining experience in this role can lead to more specialized and advanced positions within maintenance and repair.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • General Laborer
  • Apprentice Assistant
  • Stockroom Assistant

Where it can lead

  • Maintenance Technician
  • Industrial Equipment Mechanic
  • Skilled Installer-Repairer

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will likely automate some of the more repetitive or physically demanding basic tasks currently performed by helpers, such as carrying tools or simple assembly. This shift will demand helpers who can utilize AI-powered diagnostic tools and augmented reality for real-time guidance, transforming their role into a more skilled and tech-integrated support position requiring continuous upskilling.

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$39,630

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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