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Work Activities — Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment   Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
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94   86   47-4021.00 Elevator Installers and Repairers
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • perform hydraulic plumbing
  • repair mechanical controls
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • test mechanical products or equipment
92   76   49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
91   86   49-3011.00 Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • 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
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • dismantle or reassemble rigging
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair aircraft ignition or ignition systems
  • repair aircraft propulsion systems
  • repair commercial transportation equipment
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
91   78   49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook     Green Occupation Green
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • adjust production equipment/machinery setup
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • install water or sewer treatment plant equipment
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain or repair small engines
  • maintain or repair work tools or equipment
  • maintain specialized manufacturing or commercial equipment or machinery
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
  • overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
  • perform hydraulic plumbing
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
89   88   49-9044.00 Millwrights Green Occupation
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain or repair work tools or equipment
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • perform hydraulic plumbing
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
89   79   49-3091.00 Bicycle Repairers Bright Outlook
  • 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
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
89   79   49-3041.00 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain or repair farm vehicles, machinery, or mechanical implements
  • maintain or repair small engines
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
87   75   49-9092.00 Commercial Divers
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • erect machinery in marine or maritime setting
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • set up specialized rigging
87   67   49-9091.00 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • perform office equipment maintenance not requiring service call
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
86   88   47-5021.00 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
  • maintain or repair construction machinery or equipment
86   84   53-5031.00 Ship Engineers
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • erect machinery in marine or maritime setting
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
  • perform hydraulic plumbing
  • repair commercial transportation equipment
86   75   49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
  • 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
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
85   70   51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Green Occupation
  • adjust production equipment/machinery setup
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
84   71   45-1011.05 First-Line Supervisors of Logging Workers Green Occupation
84   66   45-2091.00 Agricultural Equipment Operators
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain or repair farm vehicles, machinery, or mechanical implements
84   64   51-9193.00 Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
  • adjust production equipment/machinery setup
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
83   77   49-3053.00 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain or repair small engines
  • overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
83   68   49-9097.00 Signal and Track Switch Repairers
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
82   78   49-3031.00 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Green Occupation
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
  • align vehicle frame
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair commercial transportation equipment
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • repair vehicle transmissions
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
82   77   49-3023.01 Automotive Master Mechanics Bright Outlook
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
  • align vehicle frame
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • examine vehicle to detect malfunctions, damage, or maintenance needed
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair cargo or passenger vehicle
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair commercial transportation equipment
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • repair vehicle transmissions
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
82   53   47-4051.00 Highway Maintenance Workers
81   81   47-2011.00 Boilermakers Green Occupation
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
81   77   53-7041.00 Hoist and Winch Operators
  • maintain or repair construction machinery or equipment
  • set up specialized rigging
81   68   49-9031.00 Home Appliance Repairers
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
80   75   47-5011.00 Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas
  • maintain or repair construction machinery or equipment
80   74   49-9021.02 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain or repair work tools or equipment
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul industrial or construction machinery or equipment
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
80   72   49-3051.00 Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
  • 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
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
  • maintain or repair small engines
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
80   69   49-9095.00 Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment
79   73   49-3052.00 Motorcycle Mechanics
  • 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
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose malfunctioning vehicle systems
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • test mechanical products or equipment
78   74   49-9071.00 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Bright Outlook Green Occupation
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
  • maintain or repair work tools or equipment
  • maintain specialized manufacturing or commercial equipment or machinery
  • maintain welding machines or equipment
  • position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures
  • repair or replace locks, hinges, or related finish hardware
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • test mechanical products or equipment

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