Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Job Description: Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Extent Flexibility, Oral Comprehension, Static Strength, and Visual Color Discrimination. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Engineering and Technology, and Mathematics and are skilled at Equipment Maintenance and Operation and Control.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Getting Information
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Processing Information
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  

Abilities

Extent Flexibility
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Static Strength
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Trunk Strength
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Visualization
  
Near Vision
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Oral Expression
  
Far Vision
  
Reaction Time
  
Information Ordering
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Auditory Attention
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speech Recognition
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Selective Attention
  
Speech Clarity
  
Written Comprehension
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Originality
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Response Orientation
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Rate Control
  
Time Sharing
  
Written Expression
  
Memorization
  
Speed of Closure
  
Night Vision
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Sound Localization
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Explosive Strength
  
Dynamic Flexibility
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Mathematics
  
Design
  
Chemistry
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Building and Construction
  
English Language
  
Physics
  
Production and Processing
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
Transportation
  
Education and Training
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Psychology
  
Law and Government
  
Clerical
  
Telecommunications
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Communications and Media
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Geography
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Foreign Language
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
History and Archeology
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$35,040  
 
Alaska
$34,450  
 
Hawaii
$32,660  
 
Wyoming
$30,090  
 
Connecticut
$29,340  
 
Massachusetts
$28,810  
 
New York
$28,800  
 
Colorado
$28,040  
 
Arizona
$26,970  
 
Illinois
$26,840  
 
Maryland
$26,800  
 
New Jersey
$26,770  
 
Washington
$26,740  
 
Vermont
$26,370  
 
Pennsylvania
$26,290  
 
Maine
$26,280  
 
Nevada
$25,880  
 
Oregon
$25,860  
 
Virgin Islands
$25,850  
 
California
$25,830  
 
Tennessee
$25,750  
 
Wisconsin
$25,310  
 
Nebraska
$25,140  
 
Delaware
$24,970  
 
Missouri
$24,590  
 
Kentucky
$24,250  
 
North Carolina
$23,940  
 
Virginia
$23,840  
 
Michigan
$23,760  
 
Ohio
$23,690  
 
Texas
$23,670  
 
Louisiana
$23,550  
 
Minnesota
$23,480  
 
Utah
$23,460  
 
Indiana
$23,340  
 
Kansas
$23,280  
 
New Hampshire
$23,130  
 
New Mexico
$23,000  
 
Rhode Island
$22,990  
 
Georgia
$22,920  
 
Oklahoma
$22,820  
 
Arkansas
$22,620  
 
Mississippi
$22,570  
 
Idaho
$22,410  
 
Montana
$22,210  
 
Iowa
$22,200  
 
South Dakota
$22,080  
 
North Dakota
$22,060  
 
South Carolina
$21,520  
 
Florida
$20,830  
 
Puerto Rico
$20,150  
 
Alabama
$19,850  
 
West Virginia
$19,180  
 
Guam
$18,420  
 

Skills

Equipment Maintenance
  
Operation and Control
  
Coordination
  
Repairing
  
Critical Thinking
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Monitoring
  
Service Orientation
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Equipment Selection
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Active Learning
  
Technology Design
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Persuasion
  
Time Management
  
Installation
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Science
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Independence
  
Persistence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Initiative
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  
Leadership
  
Achievement/Effort
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Physical Proximity
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Telephone
  
Time Pressure
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Level of Competition
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Degree of Automation
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Never-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
  
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)