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Industrial Machinery Mechanics: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
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This source lists 16 tasks, including 15 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2021.
16 tasks shown
Core · Task 11815 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
Core · Task 11814 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
Core · Task 11820 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
Core · Task 11813 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Core · Task 11817 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
Core · Task 11816 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
Core · Task 11822 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Record repairs and maintenance performed.
Core · Task 11819 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
Core · Task 11824 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Record parts or materials used and order or requisition new parts or materials, as necessary.
Core · Task 11818 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Core · Task 11821 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Core · Task 11823 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
Core · Task 11825 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
Core · Task 11827 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Core · Task 11826 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
Supplemental · Task 23935 · 08/2021 · Incumbent
Assign schedules to work crews.
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