Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Work Activities
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Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
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Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
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Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
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Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
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Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
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Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
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Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
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Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
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Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
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Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
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Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
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Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
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Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
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Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
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Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
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Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
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Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
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Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
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Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
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Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
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Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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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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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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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.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training More than 1 year 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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Dependability
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Integrity
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Independence
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Analytical Thinking
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Initiative
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InDemand occupations are considered a priority
by the state of Ohio.
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Bright Outlook occupations will grow rapidly in the next few years, have a large number of openings, or are new and emerging careers.
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Apprenticeships are available for this occupation. These programs can help you get hands-on experience and build your skills.
