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Mechanical Engineering Technicians

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Work Activities of Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Importance
Activity
87% 

Getting Information

  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read vehicle manufacturer's specifications

85% 

Interacting With Computers

    81% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    • confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel

    73% 

    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

    • understand engineering data or reports
    • understand service or repair manuals
    • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

    70% 

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

    • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
    • examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy

    69% 

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      69% 

      Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

        69% 

        Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

        • draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
        • calculate engineering specifications

        68% 

        Documenting/Recording Information

        • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

        67% 

        Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

        • estimate cost for engineering projects

        66% 

        Controlling Machines and Processes

        • use precision measuring tools or equipment
        • operate precision test equipment
        • operate metal or plastic fabricating equipment/machinery
        • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
        • set up and operate variety of machine tools
        • operate pneumatic test equipment

        66% 

        Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

          66% 

          Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

          • use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
          • use scientific research methodology
          • use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
          • use technical regulations for engineering problems
          • follow manufacturing methods or techniques
          • use robotics systems technology
          • follow statistical process control procedures
          • use knowledge of metric system

          65% 

          Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

          • communicate technical information

          64% 

          Thinking Creatively

            63% 

            Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

            • conduct performance testing

            62% 

            Processing Information

              61% 

              Scheduling Work and Activities

                61% 

                Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

                • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment

                59% 

                Training and Teaching Others

                  59% 

                  Performing General Physical Activities

                    58% 

                    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                      57% 

                      Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

                        57% 

                        Handling and Moving Objects

                          56% 

                          Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

                            56% 

                            Coaching and Developing Others

                              56% 

                              Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

                                56% 

                                Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

                                  54% 

                                  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

                                  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
                                  • test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes

                                  53% 

                                  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                                    52% 

                                    Analyzing Data or Information

                                    • analyze engineering design problems
                                    • evaluate engineering data
                                    • analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
                                    • analyze engineering test data

                                    52% 

                                    Performing Administrative Activities

                                    • prepare technical reports or related documentation
                                    • fill out purchase requisitions

                                    51% 

                                    Developing and Building Teams


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