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Industrial Machinery Mechanics

Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.65)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.45)
  3. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.18)
  4. Set up, assemble - Things (4.18)
  5. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.18)
  6. Interview, draw out - People (4.13)
  7. Construct - Things (4.09)
  8. Use my brain - Data (4.04)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (4.02)
  10. Operate, drive - Things (3.94)
  11. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.94)
  12. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.94)
  13. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  14. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  15. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.85)
  16. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.82)
  17. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.82)
  18. Listen - People (3.80)
  19. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  20. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  21. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.72)
  22. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  23. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  24. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.38)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (4.12)
  3. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  4. Troubleshooting (4.00)
  5. Quality Control Analysis (3.88)
  6. Operation and Control (3.75)
  7. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  8. Monitoring (3.50)
  9. Equipment Selection (3.50)
  1. Reaction Time (4.00)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  3. Control Precision (3.88)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  5. Finger Dexterity (3.75)
  6. Near Vision (3.75)
  7. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  8. Information Ordering (3.63)
  9. Multilimb Coordination (3.63)
  10. Hearing Sensitivity (3.63)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.45)
  2. Dependability (4.33)
  3. Independence (4.30)
  4. Integrity (4.20)
  5. Initiative (4.09)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.04)
  7. Persistence (4.02)
  8. Cooperation (3.94)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.94)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.91)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.89)
  12. Innovation (3.85)
  13. Self Control (3.84)
  14. Concern for Others (3.82)
  15. Leadership (3.72)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.65)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.26)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.18)
  4. Getting Information (4.13)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.09)
  6. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.94)
  7. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.85)
  8. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.82)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.82)
  10. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.80)
  11. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.80)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.56)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.50)
  1. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.65)
  2. Adjust Production Equipment/Machinery Setup (4.65)
  3. Install Water Or Sewer Treatment Plant Equipment (4.65)
  4. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.65)
  5. Maintain Specialized Manufacturing Or Commercial Equipment Or Machinery (4.65)
  6. Overhaul Power-Generating Equipment Or Machinery (4.65)
  7. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Mechanical Components Or Parts (4.65)
  8. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.65)
  9. Maintain Or Repair Small Engines (4.65)
  10. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.65)
  11. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (4.65)
  12. Overhaul Industrial Or Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.65)
  13. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.65)
  14. Maintain Or Repair Work Tools Or Equipment (4.65)
  15. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.65)
  16. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (4.65)
  17. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.65)
  18. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.65)
  19. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.65)
  20. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (4.65)
  21. Perform Hydraulic Plumbing (4.65)
  22. Position, Align, Or Level Machines, Equipment, Or Structures (4.65)
  23. Conduct Performance Testing (4.26)
  24. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.18)
  25. Bend Tubing Or Conduit (4.18)
  26. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.18)
  27. Read Technical Drawings (4.13)
  28. Read Blueprints (4.13)
  29. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.13)
  30. Read Specifications (4.13)
  31. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.13)
  32. Read Schematics (4.13)
  33. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.09)
  34. Cut, Bend, Or Thread Pipe For Gas, Air, Hydraulic, Or Water Lines (4.09)
  35. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.09)
  36. Repair Sheet Metal Products (4.09)
  37. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.94)
  38. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.94)
  39. Use Braze-Welding Equipment (3.94)
  40. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.94)
  41. Solder Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.94)
  42. Use Pipe Fitting Equipment (3.94)
  43. Use Soldering Equipment (3.94)
  44. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.94)
  45. Braze Metal Parts Or Components Together (3.94)
  46. Use Pneumatic Tools (3.94)
  47. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.94)
  48. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.94)
  49. Use Electronic Calibration Devices (3.94)
  50. Use Pressure Gauges (3.94)
  51. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.94)
  52. Control Hvac Equipment (3.94)
  53. Use High Voltage Apparatus (3.94)
  54. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.94)
  55. Perform Detailed Welding Techniques (3.94)
  56. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.94)
  57. Operate Pneumatic Test Equipment (3.94)
  58. Use Tube Bending Equipment (3.94)
  59. Use Control Or Regulating Devices To Adjust Or Maintain Industrial Machinery (3.94)
  60. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.94)
  61. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.85)
  62. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.82)
  63. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.82)
  64. Identify Properties Of Metals For Repair Or Fabrication Activities (3.82)
  65. Identify Base Metals For Welding (3.82)
  66. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.80)
  67. Use Knowledge Of Welding Filler Rod Types (3.56)
  68. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.56)
  69. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (3.56)
  70. Use 2-Cycle Engine Technology (3.56)
  71. Use Pollution Control Techniques (3.56)
  72. Use Robotics Systems Technology (3.56)
  73. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.56)