Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
Connect power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
Position steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment, using blueprints and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures.
Signal crane operator to lower basic assembly units to bedplate, and align unit to centerline.
Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools.
Lay out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drill holes with power drill.
Bolt parts, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, and journals, to basic assembly unit.
Level bedplate and establish centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
Dismantle machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment.
Dismantle machinery and equipment for shipment to installation site, usually performing installation and maintenance work as part of team.
Construct foundation for machines, using hand tools and building materials such as wood, cement, and steel.
Install robot and modify its program, using teach pendant.
Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Repairing -- Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.
Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.
Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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.
Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Multilimb Coordination -- The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
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.
Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment -- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Handling and Moving Objects -- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities -- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.