What You'll Do

  • Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
  • Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
  • Set and verify parts clearances.
  • Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
  • Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
  • Maintain and lubricate parts or components.
  • Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
  • Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
  • Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
  • Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.38/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.12/5
Active Listening 3.0/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Critical Thinking 3.0/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Operation and Control 2.88/5
Equipment Maintenance 2.88/5
Troubleshooting 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Cooperation, Integrity, Dependability, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.88/5
Manual Dexterity 3.62/5
Finger Dexterity 3.5/5
Near Vision 3.38/5
Visualization 3.25/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.12/5
Information Ordering 3.12/5
Control Precision 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Computer aided design and drafting CADD software Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word SAP software Spreadsheet software Word processing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.1/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.1/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.07/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 3.93/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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