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Mechanical Engineering Technicians

SOC 17-3027.00

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Zone 3 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Operation Monitoring

3.6

Writing

3.5

Speaking

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Monitoring

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.5

Design

4.3

Mechanical

4.1

Mathematics

3.9

Computers and Electronics

3.4

English Language

3.3

Physics

3.2

Clerical

3.2

Key Tasks

1Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.

2Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.

3Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.

4Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.

5Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.

Also Known As

Automation Design Checker Brinell Tester Certified Control Systems Technician Designer Development Technician Engineering Drawings Checker Engineering Lab Technician Engineering Technical Analyst Engineering Technician Experimental Technician