Precision Instrument Makers and Repairers

Fixing machines or systems.

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

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

Reading work related information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Talking to others.

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

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Using maths to solve problems.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

Looking for ways to help people.

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

Put together small parts with your fingers.

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

Keep your hand or arm steady.

See details that are far away.

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

Read and understand written information.

Listen to and understand what people say.

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

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

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

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.

Communicate by speaking.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

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

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

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

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

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

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

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

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Working out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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