Your job duties as an industrial technician include working to install, maintain, and repair industrial equipment and electrical or mechanical systems. In addition to providing maintenance, you may be called in to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to keep operations online and on schedule. The type of equipment on which you work depends on your company’s industry. As an industrial technician, you may repair heavy machinery or maintain electrical equipment and control panels. You can also work for a service provider and make repairs for different industrial companies that have contracts with your employer.