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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.44)
  2. Repair - Things (4.18)
  3. Listen - People (3.98)
  4. Set up, assemble - Things (3.96)
  5. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.96)
  6. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.96)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.86)
  9. Operate, drive - Things (3.81)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.76)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  12. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  14. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.68)
  15. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.57)
  16. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.57)
  17. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Operation and Control (3.75)
  3. Repairing (3.75)
  4. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  6. Equipment Maintenance (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  3. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  4. Control Precision (3.75)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.63)
  7. Finger Dexterity (3.63)
  8. Multilimb Coordination (3.63)
  9. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  10. Oral Expression (3.50)
  11. Near Vision (3.50)
  12. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.44)
  2. Dependability (4.38)
  3. Integrity (3.88)
  4. Persistence (3.86)
  5. Analytical Thinking (3.76)
  6. Cooperation (3.70)
  7. Stress Tolerance (3.59)
  8. Initiative (3.57)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.48)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.42)
  3. Getting Information (4.40)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.29)
  5. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.18)
  6. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.98)
  7. Handling and Moving Objects (3.96)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.87)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.84)
  10. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.81)
  11. Performing General Physical Activities (3.73)
  12. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.68)
  13. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.57)
  14. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.52)
  1. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (4.48)
  2. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.48)
  3. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.40)
  4. Read Blueprints (4.40)
  5. Read Specifications (4.40)
  6. Read Technical Drawings (4.40)
  7. Read Vehicle Manufacturer's Specifications (4.40)
  8. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.18)
  9. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.18)
  10. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.18)
  11. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.18)
  12. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.18)
  13. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Mechanical Components Or Parts (4.18)
  14. Service Vehicle With Water, Fuel, Or Oil (4.18)
  15. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Vehicle Body Parts Or Components (4.18)
  16. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.18)
  17. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.18)
  18. Maintain Or Repair Small Engines (4.18)
  19. Maintain Or Repair Ship/Boat Engine, Machinery Or Equipment (4.18)
  20. Overhaul Vehicle Major Operating Units, Such As Engines Or Transmissions (4.18)
  21. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.18)
  22. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.98)
  23. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.96)
  24. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (3.87)
  25. Follow Vehicle Repair Procedures (3.87)
  26. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.87)
  27. Use 2-Cycle Engine Technology (3.87)
  28. Test Operate Vehicles Before Or After Repair (3.81)
  29. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.73)
  30. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.68)
  31. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.68)
  32. Operate Vehicle Engine Electrical System Test Equipment (3.57)
  33. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.57)
  34. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.57)
  35. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.57)
  36. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.57)
  37. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.57)
  38. Use Soldering Equipment (3.57)
  39. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.57)
  40. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.57)
  41. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.57)
  42. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.57)
  43. Use Engine Diagnostic Equipment (3.57)