Business Machine Mechanics

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Fixing machines or systems.

Reading work related information.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Talking to others.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Looking for ways to help people.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Communicate by speaking.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

Read and understand written information.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Write in a way that people can understand.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Come up with a number of ideas about a topic, even if the ideas aren't very good.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

Giving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Greeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

Working out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.