Description
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Support
- Independence
- Relationships
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Control
- Independence
Tasks
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Operating system software
- Video creation and editing software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Electronic mail software
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Information Ordering
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repairing
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Production and Processing
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Fluid Power Connector and ConductorCertifying Organization
International Fluid Power Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Fluid Power Pneumatic TechnicianCertifying Organization
International Fluid Power Society
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Repairman Certificate for Amateur-Built AircraftCertifying Organization
Federal Aviation Administration
Type
Core
Certificate name
Mechanical Acceptance Test Level 2 Technician QualificationCertifying Organization
International Certification Board
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Level II Machine Lubrication TechnicianCertifying Organization
International Council for Machinery Lubrication
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $37,333 |
| Median (50%) | $48,201 |
| High (90%) | $62,684 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $45,986 |
| Mid Level | $56,641 |
| Senior Level | $61,939 |
| Expert Level | $72,539 |
Employability
There are currently 1,616,500 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 1,698,300 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 5%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 5%
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