ONET Occupations » 49-9031.00

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.23)
  2. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.12)
  3. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.03)
  4. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.03)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (4.03)
  6. Listen - People (3.88)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (3.87)
  8. Construct - Things (3.84)
  9. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.81)
  10. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.80)
  11. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.77)
  12. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.77)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  14. Use my brain - Data (3.74)
  15. Interview, draw out - People (3.73)
  16. Follow through, get things done - People (3.68)
  17. Manipulate - Things (3.63)
  18. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  19. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  21. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.00)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (3.75)
  3. Troubleshooting (3.75)
  4. Active Listening (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  6. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  8. Speaking (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  3. Oral Expression (3.63)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  5. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  6. Finger Dexterity (3.63)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.34)
  2. Integrity (4.25)
  3. Initiative (4.21)
  4. Stress Tolerance (3.94)
  5. Independence (3.91)
  6. Attention to Detail (3.87)
  7. Cooperation (3.84)
  8. Analytical Thinking (3.74)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.68)
  10. Persistence (3.68)
  11. Self Control (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.23)
  2. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.16)
  3. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.12)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.09)
  5. Handling and Moving Objects (4.03)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.89)
  7. Performing General Physical Activities (3.84)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.81)
  9. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.80)
  10. Selling or Influencing Others (3.80)
  11. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.77)
  12. Getting Information (3.73)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.72)
  14. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (3.71)
  15. Performing Administrative Activities (3.54)
  16. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.51)
  1. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.23)
  2. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.23)
  3. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.23)
  4. Position, Align, Or Level Machines, Equipment, Or Structures (4.23)
  5. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (4.23)
  6. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (4.23)
  7. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.23)
  8. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.23)
  9. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.23)
  10. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.23)
  11. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.23)
  12. Answer Customer Or Public Inquiries (4.16)
  13. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (4.12)
  14. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (4.12)
  15. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.12)
  16. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.12)
  17. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.12)
  18. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.03)
  19. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.03)
  20. Conduct Performance Testing (3.89)
  21. Pressure Test Piping System Or Equipment For Leaks (3.89)
  22. Apply Cleaning Solvents (3.84)
  23. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.84)
  24. Cut, Bend, Or Thread Pipe For Gas, Air, Hydraulic, Or Water Lines (3.84)
  25. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.81)
  26. Distinguish Colors (3.81)
  27. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.81)
  28. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.80)
  29. Use Pressure Gauges (3.77)
  30. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.77)
  31. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.77)
  32. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.77)
  33. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.77)
  34. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.77)
  35. Use Pipe Fitting Equipment (3.77)
  36. Use Soldering Equipment (3.77)
  37. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.77)
  38. Use Precision Tools In Electronics Repair (3.77)
  39. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.73)
  40. Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Or Patients (3.73)
  41. Read Blueprints (3.73)
  42. Read Specifications (3.73)
  43. Read Schematics (3.73)
  44. Read Technical Drawings (3.73)
  45. Install Household Appliances (3.71)
  46. Replace Electronic Components (3.71)
  47. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (3.71)
  48. Install Or Replace Meters, Regulators, Or Related Measuring Or Control Devices (3.71)
  49. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (3.71)
  50. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (3.71)
  51. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (3.71)
  52. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (3.71)
  53. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (3.71)
  54. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (3.71)