Industrial Equipment Maintenance Service
Provide preventive maintenance for industrial and manufacturing equipment
Overview
Industrial maintenance services generate $300,000-$1,800,000 annually with 45-70% margins.
In 2025, preventive maintenance reduces unplanned downtime.
Revenue from maintenance contracts ($2,000-$15,000 monthly per facility), hourly labor ($75-$140 per hour), parts and supplies, equipment installation and commissioning, emergency breakdown service ($150-$250 per hour), and reliability consulting.
Services include preventive maintenance programs, equipment inspections and lubrication, industrial equipment repair, predictive maintenance (vibration, thermal), electrical and mechanical service, and emergency breakdown response.
Successful services employ multi-skilled technicians, provide scheduled PM programs, reduce customer downtime, maintain repair parts inventory, use CMMS for tracking, and offer 24/7 emergency response.
Manufacturing facilities as clients.
Marketing through manufacturers, facility managers, industrial parks, plant engineering, and reliability consulting.
Required Skills
- Industrial Maintenance
- Electrical & Mechanical
- Hydraulics & Pneumatics
- Predictive Maintenance
- Reliability
- Safety Compliance
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Recurring maintenance contract revenue
- Manufacturers need reliable maintenance
- Emergency service premium rates
- Predictive maintenance adds value
- Multiple facilities build revenue base
Cons
- Need multi-skilled maintenance technicians
- 24/7 availability for breakdowns
- Competition from in-house maintenance
- Safety and compliance requirements
- Building facility trust takes time
How to Get Started
- Build industrial maintenance expertise
- Hire skilled electrical and mechanical techs
- Invest in service vehicles and tools
- Market to manufacturing facilities
- Sell preventive maintenance contracts
- Provide scheduled PM and emergency service
- Build multi-facility customer base
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