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Mechanic

 

 

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Mechanic:

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.

 

 

Occupation Specific Tasks:


The tasks listed below are typical task statements that are commonly required for the occupation you selected.

Task Description

Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects.
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.

 

  Detailed Work Activities.

adhere to safety procedures
adjust or set mechanical controls or components
align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
align vehicle frame
apply cleaning solvents
assemble gear systems
assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects
conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
determine installation, service, or repair needed
develop maintenance schedules
diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
fabricate sheet metal parts or items
fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
follow safe waste disposal procedures
follow vehicle repair procedures
identify base metals for welding
inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
maintain repair records
maintain welding machines or equipment
move or fit heavy objects
operate crane in construction, manufacturing or repair setting
operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
operate pneumatic test equipment
operate sheet metal fabrication machines
operate vehicle engine electrical system test equipment
overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
read blueprints
read schematics
read technical drawings
read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
set up and operate variety of machine tools
solder metal parts or components together
solder vehicle components
test mechanical products or equipment
test operate vehicles before or after repair
understand service or repair manuals
understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
use acetylene welding/cutting torch
use arc welding equipment
use combination welding procedures
use control or regulating devices to adjust or maintain industrial machinery
use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
use electronic calibration devices
use engine diagnostic equipment
use gas welding equipment
use hand or power tools
use knowledge of metric system
use knowledge of welding filler rod types
use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
use measuring devices in repairing industrial or heavy equipment
use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
use soldering equipment
use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment
use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
weld together metal parts, components, or structures

 

 

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