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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Industrial Machinery Mechanics. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Repairing86
2.Troubleshooting84
3.Equipment Maintenance82
4.Equipment Selection80
5.Installation77
6.Critical Thinking73
7.Operation Monitoring71
8.Reading Comprehension70
9.Active Listening69
10.Operation and Control67
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Skill Area Scores

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
86
74
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
84
70
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
82
73
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
80
67
Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetorChoose a software application to use to complete a work assignmentIdentify the equipment needed to produce a new product line
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
77
74
Install a new air filter in an air conditionerInstall new switches for a telephone exchange"Install a ""one of a kind"" process production molding machine"
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
73
57
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
71
65
Monitor completion times while running a computer programMonitor machine functions on an automated production lineMonitor and integrate control feedback in a petrochemical processing facility to maintain production flow
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
70
54
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
69
53
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
67
57
Adjust the settings on a copy machine to make reduced size photocopiesAdjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the type of product being assembledControl aircraft approach and landing at a large airport during a busy period