Motor Mechanics (General)

Fixing machines or systems.

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

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

Controlling equipment or systems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

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

Reading work related information.

Looking for ways to help people.

Talking to others.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.

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

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

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

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

Put together small parts with your fingers.

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

Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

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

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

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

Tell the difference between sounds.

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

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

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

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Use your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Quickly move your hand, finger, or foot when a sound, light, picture or something else appears.

Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.

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

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

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

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

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

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

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

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

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

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

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helping people to understand and use information.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.