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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.88)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.39)
  3. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.39)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (4.16)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.01)
  6. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.88)
  7. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.79)
  8. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.79)
  9. Repair - Things (3.76)
  10. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  11. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  12. Research - Data (3.73)
  13. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.58)
  14. Set up, assemble - Things (3.58)
  15. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.58)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  17. Speak - People (3.50)
  18. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  2. Quality Control Analysis (3.88)
  3. Monitoring (3.75)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  5. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  6. Repairing (3.62)
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  2. Near Vision (3.88)
  3. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  4. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  5. Finger Dexterity (3.75)
  6. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  7. Perceptual Speed (3.63)
  8. Control Precision (3.63)
  9. Far Vision (3.63)
  10. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  11. Information Ordering (3.50)
  12. Selective Attention (3.50)
  13. Visual Color Discrimination (3.50)
  14. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  15. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.88)
  2. Concern for Others (4.39)
  3. Cooperation (4.37)
  4. Integrity (4.32)
  5. Initiative (4.30)
  6. Dependability (4.24)
  7. Independence (4.21)
  8. Persistence (4.16)
  9. Self Control (4.14)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.07)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.01)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.79)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.50)
  2. Getting Information (4.13)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.02)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.01)
  5. Processing Information (3.87)
  6. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.79)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  8. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.76)
  9. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.73)
  10. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.68)
  11. Handling and Moving Objects (3.58)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.13)
  2. Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products (4.13)
  3. Read Schematics (4.13)
  4. Read Technical Drawings (4.13)
  5. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.02)
  6. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.02)
  7. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (4.02)
  8. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.79)
  9. Use Oscilloscopes In Electronics Repair (3.79)
  10. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.79)
  11. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.79)
  12. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (3.79)
  13. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.79)
  14. Operate Precision Test Equipment (3.79)
  15. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.79)
  16. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (3.76)
  17. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (3.76)
  18. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (3.76)
  19. Modify Electrical Or Electronic Equipment Or Products (3.76)
  20. Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects Or Processes (3.76)
  21. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.73)
  22. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (3.73)
  23. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (3.73)
  24. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.73)
  25. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.73)
  26. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.58)
  27. Precision Assemble Electronic, Electrical, Or Electromechanical Equipment (3.58)