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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Timing Device Assemblers, Adjusters, and Calibrators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Repairing90
2.Equipment Selection70
3.Installation65
4.Quality Control Analysis55
Technology Design55
6.Troubleshooting50
Equipment Maintenance50
Operation Monitoring50
Science50
Reading Comprehension50
* Importance out of 100

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

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
90
51
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
70
40
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.
65
40
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"
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
55
33
Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errorsMeasure new part requisitions for tolerance to specificationsDevelop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system
Technology Design
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
55
37
Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customerRedesign the handle on a hand tool for easier grippingCreate new technology for producing industrial diamonds
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
50
31
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.
50
34
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
50
31
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
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
50
37
Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality"Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions"Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
50
43
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures