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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

SOC 49-9098.00

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.1

Equipment Maintenance

3.1

Troubleshooting

3.1

Repairing

3.1

Speaking

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

3.4

English Language

3.3

Customer and Personal Service

3.0

Mathematics

3.0

Building and Construction

2.7

Physics

2.6

Engineering and Technology

2.5

Public Safety and Security

2.5

Key Tasks

1Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.

2Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.

3Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.

4Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.

5Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.

Also Known As

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