According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Repair and replace damaged or worn parts. | 89% |
| Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. | 88% |
| Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects. | 87% |
| Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. | 85% |
| Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. | 85% |
| Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency. | 84% |
| Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes. | 84% |
| Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems. | 83% |
| Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. | 83% |
| Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges. | 80% |
| Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools. | 80% |
| Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment. | 79% |
| Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records. | 79% |
| Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs. | 79% |
| Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. | 78% |
| Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears. | 77% |
| Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent. | 75% |
| Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices. | 73% |
| Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal. | 70% |
| Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts. | 67% |
