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(SOC Code : 49-2094)

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.

Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.

Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.

Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.

Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.

Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to 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.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)

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.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

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