| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Installation | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
| Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
| Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. |
| Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. |