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Career: 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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas. |
92
|
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools. |
92
|
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment. |
91
|
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning. |
91
|
Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete. |
91
|
Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment. |
90
|
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools. |
89
|
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation. |
88
|
Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers. |
86
|
Provide assistance to more skilled workers involved in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines. |
80
|
Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools. |
79
|
Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion. |
61
|
Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
67
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
62
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
62
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
59
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
58
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
55
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
55
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
53
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
53
|
Thinking Creatively
|
52
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
48
|
Getting Information
|
48
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
48
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
48
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
45
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
44
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
43
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
42
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
41
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
41
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
41
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
39
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
39
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Processing Information
|
38
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
37
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
34
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
33
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
32
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
31
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
31
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
29
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
29
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
24
|
Interacting With Computers
|
22
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
21
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|