Typical Tasks
Grind, file, and sand parts to finished dimensions.
Set up and operate machines, such as lathes, drill presses, punch presses, or bandsaws, to fabricate prototypes or models.
Align, fit, and join parts, using bolts and screws or by welding or gluing.
Study blueprints, drawings, and sketches to determine material dimensions, required equipment, and operations sequences.
Devise and construct tools, dies, molds, jigs, and fixtures, or modify existing tools and equipment.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Initiative
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Expected Knowledge
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Common Activities
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
