According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment. | 85% |
| Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment. | 84% |
| Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery. | 83% |
| Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs. | 82% |
| Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs. | 82% |
| Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear. | 81% |
| Record repairs and maintenance performed. | 81% |
| Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs. | 81% |
| Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary. | 80% |
| Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices. | 78% |
| Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems. | 76% |
| Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery. | 76% |
| Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment. | 75% |
| Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery. | 74% |
| Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators. | 73% |
| Assign schedules to work crews. | 61% |
