Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Work Activities
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Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
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Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
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Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
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Set and verify parts clearances.
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Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
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Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
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Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
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Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
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Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
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Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
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Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
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Maintain and lubricate parts or components.
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Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training 1 to 12 months on-the-job training
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Realistic: People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.They do well at jobs that need:
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Attention to Detail
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Cooperation
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Integrity
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Dependability
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Independence
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Initiative
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Rubber mallet
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Power drills
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Claw hammer
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Calipers
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Adjustable wrenches
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Word processing software
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Spreadsheet software
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Office suite software
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Data base user interface and query software
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Computer aided design CAD software
