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Maintenance Workers, Machinery

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.68)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.21)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.21)
  4. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.21)
  5. Set up, assemble - Things (4.15)
  6. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.15)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.15)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (4.03)
  9. Construct - Things (4.00)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.93)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.93)
  12. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.87)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  14. Follow through, get things done - People (3.74)
  15. Listen - People (3.56)
  16. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.54)
  17. Imagine - Data (3.54)
  18. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.53)
  19. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (3.75)
  3. Troubleshooting (3.62)
  4. Repairing (3.62)
  5. Operation and Control (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  2. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.03)
  2. Dependability (4.02)
  3. Independence (4.00)
  4. Concern for Others (3.93)
  5. Integrity (3.89)
  6. Innovation (3.87)
  7. Self Control (3.82)
  8. Cooperation (3.75)
  9. Persistence (3.74)
  10. Initiative (3.73)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.59)
  12. Leadership (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.68)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.21)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.15)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.09)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.00)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.98)
  7. Getting Information (3.90)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.90)
  9. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.87)
  10. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.67)
  11. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.56)
  12. Thinking Creatively (3.54)
  1. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.68)
  2. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (4.68)
  3. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.68)
  4. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.68)
  5. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.68)
  6. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.68)
  7. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.68)
  8. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (4.68)
  9. Use High Voltage Apparatus (4.21)
  10. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.21)
  11. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (4.21)
  12. Operate Vacuum Or Air Hose (4.21)
  13. Use Control Or Regulating Devices To Adjust Or Maintain Industrial Machinery (4.21)
  14. Fabricate Sheet Metal Parts Or Items (4.21)
  15. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.21)
  16. Use Measuring Devices In Repairing Industrial Or Heavy Equipment (4.21)
  17. Operate Sandblasting Equipment (4.21)
  18. Use Pneumatic Tools (4.21)
  19. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (4.21)
  20. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (4.21)
  21. Use Pressure Gauges (4.21)
  22. Assist Mechanic, Or Extractive Or Construction Trades Craft Worker (4.15)
  23. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (4.15)
  24. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (4.15)
  25. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.15)
  26. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.00)
  27. Repair Sheet Metal Products (4.00)
  28. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (4.00)
  29. Construct, Erect, Or Repair Wooden Frameworks Or Structures (4.00)
  30. Erect Scaffold (4.00)
  31. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.00)
  32. Move Materials Or Goods Between Work Areas (4.00)
  33. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (4.00)
  34. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.98)
  35. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.98)
  36. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.90)
  37. Read Specifications (3.90)
  38. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.87)
  39. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.67)
  40. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.56)