maintenance engineer
nounUK /ˈmeɪntənəns ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə/
US /ˈmeɪntənəns ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr/
A person whose job is to keep machines and buildings working well.
The maintenance engineer fixed the broken elevator in our building.
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2. A worker who checks and fixes factory equipment so production does not stop.
The plant hired a maintenance engineer to service the assembly line.
3. A professional who plans regular upkeep schedules for buildings and systems.
Our maintenance engineer set up a monthly schedule for checking the air conditioners.
4. Someone who repairs and looks after aircraft or vehicles.
The airline's maintenance engineer inspected the plane before takeoff.