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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.30)
  2. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.12)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.12)
  4. Set up, assemble - Things (4.12)
  5. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.12)
  6. Construct - Things (4.12)
  7. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (4.12)
  8. Repair - Things (4.12)
  9. Operate, drive - Things (3.90)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.89)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.89)
  12. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  13. Organize, classify - Data (3.88)
  14. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  15. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.88)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.87)
  17. Listen - People (3.76)
  18. Use my brain - Data (3.71)
  19. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  20. Use my intuition - Data (3.62)
  21. Follow through, get things done - People (3.58)
  22. Plan - Data (3.57)
  23. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.53)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Repairing (4.12)
  2. Equipment Maintenance (4.00)
  3. Troubleshooting (3.50)
  1. Information Ordering (3.88)
  2. Manual Dexterity (3.88)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.62)
  5. Near Vision (3.62)
  6. Multilimb Coordination (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.30)
  2. Dependability (4.25)
  3. Cooperation (4.07)
  4. Independence (4.06)
  5. Self Control (4.00)
  6. Integrity (3.92)
  7. Concern for Others (3.89)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.88)
  9. Innovation (3.87)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.83)
  11. Initiative (3.74)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.71)
  13. Persistence (3.58)
  14. Leadership (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.16)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.12)
  3. Handling and Moving Objects (4.12)
  4. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.11)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.90)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.89)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.76)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.76)
  9. Getting Information (3.73)
  10. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.71)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.66)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.57)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.57)
  1. Pressure Test Piping System Or Equipment For Leaks (4.16)
  2. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.12)
  3. Install Or Replace Glass In Windows, Skylights, Or Other Structural Surfaces (4.12)
  4. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.12)
  5. Bend Tubing Or Conduit (4.12)
  6. Cut, Shape, Fit, Or Join Wood Or Other Construction Materials (4.12)
  7. Repair Cracks, Defects, Or Damage In Installed Building Materials (4.12)
  8. Build Or Repair Structures In Construction, Repair, Or Manufacturing Setting (4.12)
  9. Prepare Building Surfaces For Paint, Finishes, Wallpaper, Or Adhesives (4.12)
  10. Use Building Materials For Routine Building Maintenance (4.12)
  11. Construct, Erect, Or Repair Wooden Frameworks Or Structures (4.12)
  12. Apply Cleaning Solvents (4.12)
  13. Install Shingles, Tile, Slate, Asphalt, Or Related Roofing Materials (4.12)
  14. Erect Scaffold (4.12)
  15. Install Doors, Wood Floors, Window Frames, Trim, Or Stairs (4.12)
  16. Paint Walls Or Other Structural Surfaces (4.12)
  17. Install Insulating Materials (4.12)
  18. Install/String Electrical Or Electronic Cable Or Wiring (4.12)
  19. Cut, Bend, Or Thread Pipe For Gas, Air, Hydraulic, Or Water Lines (4.12)
  20. Lay Or Install Brick, Block, Stone, Tile, Or Related Masonry Material (4.12)
  21. Install Locks, Hinges, Or Related Finish Hardware (4.12)
  22. Assemble And Install Pipe Sections, Fittings, Or Plumbing Fixtures (4.12)
  23. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (4.12)
  24. Repair Or Adjust Measuring Or Control Devices (4.11)
  25. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.11)
  26. Adjust Or Set Mechanical Controls Or Components (4.11)
  27. Repair Or Replace Gas, Steam, Sewer, Or Water Piping Or Fixtures (4.11)
  28. Conduct Tests To Locate Mechanical System Malfunction (4.11)
  29. Align Or Adjust Clearances Of Mechanical Components Or Parts (4.11)
  30. Repair Or Replace Malfunctioning Or Worn Mechanical Components (4.11)
  31. Assemble, Dismantle, Or Reassemble Equipment Or Machinery (4.11)
  32. Maintain Or Repair Work Tools Or Equipment (4.11)
  33. Test Mechanical Products Or Equipment (4.11)
  34. Diagnose Mechanical Problems In Machinery Or Equipment (4.11)
  35. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (4.11)
  36. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (4.11)
  37. Maintain Welding Machines Or Equipment (4.11)
  38. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.11)
  39. Position, Align, Or Level Machines, Equipment, Or Structures (4.11)
  40. Maintain Specialized Manufacturing Or Commercial Equipment Or Machinery (4.11)
  41. Repair Or Replace Locks, Hinges, Or Related Finish Hardware (4.11)
  42. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.90)
  43. Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work (3.90)
  44. Use Soldering Equipment (3.90)
  45. Use Hand Or Power Woodworking Tools (3.90)
  46. Use Precision Tools In Electronics Repair (3.90)
  47. Use Arc Welding Equipment (3.90)
  48. Control Hvac Equipment (3.90)
  49. Solder Electrical Or Electronic Connections Or Components (3.90)
  50. Use Pressure Gauges (3.90)
  51. Use Voltmeter, Ammeter, Or Ohmmeter (3.90)
  52. Use Machine Tools In Installation, Maintenance, Or Repair (3.90)
  53. Use Tube Bending Equipment (3.90)
  54. Use High Voltage Apparatus (3.90)
  55. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.90)
  56. Use Control Or Regulating Devices To Adjust Or Maintain Industrial Machinery (3.90)
  57. Burn (Cut), Trim, Or Scarf Metal Objects (3.90)
  58. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.90)
  59. Fabricate Sheet Metal Parts Or Items (3.90)
  60. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.90)
  61. Set Up And Operate Variety Of Machine Tools (3.90)
  62. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.90)
  63. Use Measuring Devices In Repairing Industrial Or Heavy Equipment (3.90)
  64. Use Pipe Fitting Equipment (3.90)
  65. Observe Or Listen To Machinery Or Equipment Operation To Detect Malfunctions (3.76)
  66. Read Blueprints (3.73)
  67. Read Specifications (3.73)
  68. Read Schematics (3.73)
  69. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.73)
  70. Read Technical Drawings (3.73)
  71. Operate Crane In Construction, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.71)
  72. Identify Properties Of Metals For Repair Or Fabrication Activities (3.66)
  73. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.66)
  74. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.66)
  75. Use Combination Welding Procedures (3.57)
  76. Plan Or Organize Work (3.57)
  77. Use Basic Carpentry Techniques (3.57)
  78. Use Basic Plumbing Techniques (3.57)
  79. Use Knowledge Of Welding Filler Rod Types (3.57)
  80. Use Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems (3.57)
  81. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (3.57)
  82. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (3.57)