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- Wages
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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Maintenance Workers, Machinery spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Perceptual Speed, Control Precision, and Arm-Hand Steadiness. Maintenance Workers, Machinery are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Mathematics, and Engineering and Technology and are skilled at Repairing and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Getting Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interacting With Computers
Training and Teaching Others
Processing Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Manual Dexterity
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Reaction Time
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Static Strength
Written Comprehension
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Visual Color Discrimination
Category Flexibility
Far Vision
Rate Control
Speech Recognition
Hearing Sensitivity
Written Expression
Fluency of Ideas
Response Orientation
Originality
Dynamic Strength
Speech Clarity
Time Sharing
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Mathematical Reasoning
Gross Body Equilibrium
Wrist-Finger Speed
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Sound Localization
Spatial Orientation
Glare Sensitivity
Night Vision
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Building and Construction
Physics
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Design
Chemistry
Clerical
Administration and Management
Education and Training
Transportation
Communications and Media
Law and Government
Computers and Electronics
Geography
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Psychology
Wages
Nevada
$50,350
Illinois
$49,920
Colorado
$49,560
Alaska
$47,680
New York
$46,890
District of Columbia
$45,910
Connecticut
$45,580
Washington
$44,690
Rhode Island
$44,130
New Jersey
$43,650
Idaho
$43,180
Wyoming
$43,180
Virgin Islands
$41,390
Iowa
$41,200
West Virginia
$41,010
Virginia
$40,890
Utah
$40,500
North Dakota
$40,470
Kentucky
$40,300
Arizona
$40,200
Oregon
$39,890
Ohio
$39,730
Massachusetts
$39,360
South Carolina
$39,070
New Hampshire
$39,010
Wisconsin
$38,880
Tennessee
$38,790
Indiana
$38,720
Michigan
$38,620
Maine
$37,960
Missouri
$37,830
Kansas
$37,600
Pennsylvania
$37,460
Hawaii
$37,200
Nebraska
$36,640
Vermont
$36,500
Texas
$35,830
Minnesota
$35,620
Louisiana
$35,220
California
$35,150
Oklahoma
$34,230
Mississippi
$34,140
North Carolina
$33,680
Georgia
$33,510
Alabama
$33,480
Delaware
$33,420
Maryland
$33,270
New Mexico
$32,380
Florida
$32,290
Arkansas
$31,770
Montana
$30,990
South Dakota
$23,310
Puerto Rico
$20,410
Skills
Repairing
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Operation and Control
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Equipment Selection
Active Listening
Monitoring
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Active Learning
Judgment and Decision Making
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Instructing
Time Management
Operations Analysis
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Negotiation
Installation
Learning Strategies
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Technology Design
Science
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Independence
Concern for Others
Integrity
Innovation
Self Control
Cooperation
Persistence
Initiative
Achievement/Effort
Leadership
Analytical Thinking
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Freedom to Make Decisions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Contact With Others
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Physical Proximity
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Work With Work Group or Team
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Telephone
Spend Time Walking and Running
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Consequence of Error
Exposed to High Places
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Level of Competition
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Duration of Typical Work Week
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Deal With External Customers
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Sitting
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
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 Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
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
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
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-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
-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 Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
-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-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-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 Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Sitting
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
-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-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Once a week or more but not every day-
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
Outdoors, Under Cover
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-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-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-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-
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
- Importance Supplemental-
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.
Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment, according to specified procedures.
Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.
Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.
Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.
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-
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
Over 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 8 years, up to and including 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)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Doctoral Training