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Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.34)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.24)
  3. Repair - Things (4.20)
  4. Follow through, get things done - People (4.06)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.04)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  7. Operate, drive - Things (3.94)
  8. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.91)
  9. Set up, assemble - Things (3.88)
  10. Construct - Things (3.87)
  11. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.85)
  12. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.85)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.84)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.84)
  15. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  16. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  17. Listen - People (3.64)
  18. Imagine - Data (3.62)
  19. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.62)
  20. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  21. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  22. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.12)
  2. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  3. Equipment Maintenance (4.00)
  4. Troubleshooting (4.00)
  5. Installation (3.88)
  6. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  7. Operation and Control (3.75)
  8. Equipment Selection (3.62)
  9. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  4. Near Vision (3.75)
  5. Oral Expression (3.62)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.62)
  7. Visualization (3.62)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  9. Information Ordering (3.50)
  10. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.48)
  2. Integrity (4.39)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.34)
  4. Analytical Thinking (4.24)
  5. Cooperation (4.09)
  6. Persistence (4.06)
  7. Self Control (3.99)
  8. Independence (3.95)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.92)
  10. Initiative (3.91)
  11. Innovation (3.91)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.89)
  13. Concern for Others (3.84)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.71)
  15. Leadership (3.70)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.20)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.11)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.11)
  4. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.09)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.04)
  6. Getting Information (3.99)
  7. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.94)
  8. Performing General Physical Activities (3.87)
  9. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.85)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.79)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.73)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.71)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.70)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.64)
  15. Documenting/Recording Information (3.59)
  16. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.53)
  17. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.51)
  1. Overhaul Industrial Or Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.20)
  2. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.20)
  3. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.20)
  4. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.20)
  5. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.20)
  6. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.20)
  7. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Mechanical Components Or Parts (4.20)
  8. Maintain Or Repair Work Tools Or Equipment (4.20)
  9. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (4.20)
  10. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (4.20)
  11. Position, Align, Or Level Machines, Equipment, Or Structures (4.20)
  12. Repair Or Replace Gas, Steam, Sewer, Or Water Piping Or Fixtures (4.20)
  13. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.20)
  14. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.20)
  15. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (4.20)
  16. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.20)
  17. Pressure Test Piping System Or Equipment For Leaks (4.11)
  18. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (4.11)
  19. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (4.11)
  20. Use Knowledge Of Welding Filler Rod Types (4.11)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems (4.11)
  22. Use Combination Welding Procedures (4.11)
  23. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.11)
  24. Install Electrical Fixtures Or Components (4.09)
  25. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (4.09)
  26. Install Electrical Conduit Or Tubing (4.09)
  27. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.09)
  28. Replace Electronic Components (4.09)
  29. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.09)
  30. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (4.09)
  31. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.09)
  32. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.09)
  33. Repair Refrigeration Or Hvac Equipment (4.09)
  34. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.09)
  35. Determine Project Methods And Procedures (4.04)
  36. Read Schematics (3.99)
  37. Read Technical Drawings (3.99)
  38. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.99)
  39. Read Blueprints (3.99)
  40. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (3.87)
  41. Install Insulating Materials (3.87)
  42. Install Sheet Metal Assemblies In Supportive Framework (3.87)
  43. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.87)
  44. Cut, Bend, Or Thread Pipe For Gas, Air, Hydraulic, Or Water Lines (3.87)
  45. Use Pipe Fitting Equipment (3.85)
  46. Fabricate Ducting (3.85)
  47. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.85)
  48. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.85)
  49. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.85)
  50. Use Precision Tools In Electronics Repair (3.85)
  51. Use Pressure Gauges (3.85)
  52. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.85)
  53. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.85)
  54. Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment (3.85)
  55. Use Braze-Welding Equipment (3.85)
  56. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.85)
  57. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.85)
  58. Solder Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.85)
  59. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (3.85)
  60. Braze Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.85)
  61. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.85)
  62. Use Soldering Equipment (3.85)
  63. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.85)
  64. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.85)
  65. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.73)
  66. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.71)
  67. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.71)
  68. Identify Properties Of Metals For Repair Or Fabrication Activities (3.71)
  69. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.64)
  70. Maintain Repair Records (3.59)
  71. Lay Out Machining, Welding Or Precision Assembly Projects (3.53)
  72. Measure And Mark Reference Points Or Cutting Lines On Workpieces (3.53)