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Mechanical Engineering Technologists

Assist mechanical engineers in such activities as generation, transmission, or use of mechanical or fluid energy. Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment or plan the flow of work. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.69)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.42)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (4.12)
  4. Create, innovate, invent - Data (4.05)
  5. Imagine - Data (3.99)
  6. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.99)
  7. Listen - People (3.88)
  8. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.78)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  11. Repair - Things (3.73)
  12. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.69)
  13. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.69)
  14. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  16. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  17. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  18. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (3.88)
  2. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  4. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Oral Expression (3.62)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  6. Information Ordering (3.62)
  7. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  8. Written Expression (3.50)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  10. Visualization (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.69)
  2. Integrity (4.63)
  3. Dependability (4.46)
  4. Independence (4.43)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.42)
  6. Initiative (4.28)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.23)
  8. Cooperation (4.16)
  9. Stress Tolerance (4.15)
  10. Persistence (4.12)
  11. Innovation (4.05)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.04)
  13. Self Control (4.02)
  14. Leadership (3.78)
  15. Concern for Others (3.69)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.37)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.29)
  3. Interacting With Computers (4.27)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.11)
  5. Getting Information (4.07)
  6. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (4.02)
  7. Thinking Creatively (3.99)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.92)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.89)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.82)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.79)
  12. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.79)
  13. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.74)
  14. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.73)
  15. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.69)
  16. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.68)
  17. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.68)
  18. Documenting/Recording Information (3.54)
  1. There are currently no detailed activities.