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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.54)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.40)
  3. Manipulate - Things (4.13)
  4. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (4.13)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.04)
  6. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.04)
  7. Set up, assemble - Things (4.04)
  8. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.04)
  9. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.64)
  10. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.64)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.62)
  12. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  15. Imagine - Data (3.50)
  16. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.12)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (4.00)
  3. Troubleshooting (3.88)
  4. Quality Control Analysis (3.75)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  6. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Operation and Control (3.62)
  8. Equipment Selection (3.50)
  1. Arm-Hand Steadiness (4.13)
  2. Manual Dexterity (4.13)
  3. Control Precision (4.00)
  4. Multilimb Coordination (4.00)
  5. Finger Dexterity (3.88)
  6. Reaction Time (3.75)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  9. Visualization (3.50)
  10. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.15)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.04)
  3. Independence (3.98)
  4. Integrity (3.78)
  5. Achievement/Effort (3.61)
  6. Cooperation (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.54)
  2. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.40)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.04)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.03)
  5. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.92)
  6. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.91)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.88)
  8. Getting Information (3.78)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.78)
  10. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.67)
  11. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.64)
  12. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.57)
  13. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.50)
  1. Overhaul Vehicle Major Operating Units, Such As Engines Or Transmissions (4.54)
  2. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.54)
  3. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.54)
  4. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.54)
  5. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Vehicle Body Parts Or Components (4.54)
  6. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.54)
  7. Maintain Or Repair Farm Vehicles, Machinery, Or Mechanical Implements (4.54)
  8. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.54)
  9. Service Vehicle With Water, Fuel, Or Oil (4.54)
  10. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.54)
  11. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (4.54)
  12. Maintain Or Repair Small Engines (4.54)
  13. Examine Vehicle To Detect Malfunctions, Damage, Or Maintenance Needed (4.54)
  14. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.54)
  15. Diagnose Malfunctioning Vehicle Systems (4.54)
  16. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.54)
  17. Maintain Or Repair Cargo Or Passenger Vehicle (4.54)
  18. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (4.40)
  19. Operate Tractor With Accessories Or Attachments (4.40)
  20. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (4.40)
  21. Test Operate Vehicles Before Or After Repair (4.40)
  22. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.04)
  23. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.04)
  24. Use Knowledge Of Welding Filler Rod Types (3.91)
  25. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (3.91)
  26. Follow Vehicle Repair Procedures (3.91)
  27. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.91)
  28. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.91)
  29. Repair Sheet Metal Products (3.88)
  30. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.88)
  31. Read Blueprints (3.78)
  32. Read Schematics (3.78)
  33. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.78)
  34. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.64)
  35. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.64)
  36. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.64)
  37. Operate Woodworking Equipment/Machinery (3.64)
  38. Use Engine Diagnostic Equipment (3.64)
  39. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.64)
  40. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.64)
  41. Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment (3.64)
  42. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.64)
  43. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.64)
  44. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.64)
  45. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.64)
  46. Use Soldering Equipment (3.64)
  47. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (3.57)
  48. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (3.57)
  49. Determine Installation, Service, Or Repair Needed (3.50)