[Core] [87% incumbents] Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  DWAs: Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
  DWAs: Clean work areas. | Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Order new parts to maintain inventory.
  DWAs: Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [87% incumbents] Design, weld, and fabricate parts, using blueprints or other mechanical plans.
  DWAs: Fabricate parts or components. | Operate welding equipment.

[Supplemental] [87% incumbents] Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  DWAs: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  DWAs: Install machine or equipment replacement parts.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  DWAs: Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
  DWAs: Connect hoses to equipment or piping. | Connect electrical components or equipment.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
  DWAs: Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. | Repair electrical components.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  DWAs: Reassemble equipment after repair. | Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

[Core] [86% incumbents] Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
  DWAs: Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Core] [85% incumbents] Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  DWAs: Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.

[Supplemental] [85% incumbents] Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
  DWAs: Assemble structural components.

[Core] [84% incumbents] Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. | Position hand tools.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.07 lvl:5.20) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:3.75 lvl:4.01) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.67 lvl:4.09) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.48 lvl:3.60) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.47 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.36 lvl:4.28) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.34 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Design (imp:3.32 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:3.15 lvl:3.26) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.13 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:2.75 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Physics (imp:2.74 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administration and Management (imp:2.63 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.48 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Administrative (imp:2.39 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.32 lvl:1.39) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Telecommunications (imp:2.22 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.22 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Chemistry (imp:1.99 lvl:2.37) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Communications and Media (imp:1.95 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.85 lvl:1.50) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.79) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.75 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Law and Government (imp:1.67 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Biology (imp:1.60 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.36) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.33 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:1.31 lvl:0.62) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.27 lvl:0.51) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.21 lvl:0.28) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Depth Perception (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Written Expression (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Memorization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.46 lvl:3.33) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.21 lvl:4.56) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.16 lvl:3.56) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.06 lvl:4.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.89 lvl:3.84) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:3.87 lvl:3.50) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.76 lvl:4.67) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.66 lvl:4.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.65 lvl:4.50) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.62 lvl:3.14) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.57 lvl:4.66) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.57 lvl:4.03) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.57 lvl:3.86) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.56 lvl:3.97) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.49 lvl:3.29) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.45 lvl:2.74) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.29 lvl:2.56) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:2.69) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Processing Information (imp:3.18 lvl:2.43) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.14 lvl:2.20) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.06 lvl:2.28) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.00 lvl:2.66) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.99 lvl:2.21) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.98 lvl:2.91) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.98 lvl:2.46) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.97 lvl:3.25) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.95 lvl:2.80) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.92 lvl:2.31) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.83 lvl:2.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.72 lvl:1.98) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.59 lvl:2.21) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.53 lvl:2.04) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.51 lvl:1.72) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.47 lvl:1.78) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.11 lvl:1.12) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Working with Computers (imp:2.10 lvl:1.70) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.01) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.96 lvl:1.56) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.90 lvl:2.04) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:1.95) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.05) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Control (imp:0.73) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Humility (imp:0.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.68) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.61) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.45) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.43) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.40) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:0.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.56) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Time Management (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Service Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Installation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 95,580
  annual_median    : $39,630
  annual_pct10     : $29,310
  annual_pct25     : $34,910
  annual_pct75     : $46,890
  annual_pct90     : $55,890
  annual_mean      : $41,490
  hourly_median    : $19.05

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($54,860)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($23,810)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.304x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   34,460  median: $  40,360
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   19,190  median: $  37,440
  Retail Trade                             emp:    7,960  median: $  36,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,310  median: $  43,370
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    4,560  median: $  39,430
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,540  median: $  46,730
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,400  median: $  39,380
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,300  median: $  42,650
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,020  median: $  38,890
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,380  median: $  38,030

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   34,460  median: $  40,360
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   19,190  median: $  37,440
  Retail Trade                             emp:    7,960  median: $  36,850
  Manufacturing                            emp:    6,310  median: $  43,370
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    4,560  median: $  39,430
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,540  median: $  46,730
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    4,400  median: $  39,380
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    4,300  median: $  42,650
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    3,020  median: $  38,890
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,380  median: $  38,030

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:01:54.389746Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Maintenance (similarity: 0.3385)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maintenance
  QID: Q1043452
  Extract: The technical meaning of maintenance involves functional checks, servicing, repairing or replacing of necessary devices, equipment, machinery, building infrastructure and supporting utilities in industrial, business, and residential installations. Terms such as "predictive" or "planned" maintenance 

  Title: Yaxté totem pole (similarity: 0.1714)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaxt%C3%A9_totem_pole
  QID: Q139504611
  Extract: The Yaxté totem pole is a Tlingit totem pole designed by Linn A. Forrest and carved by Frank St. Clair in 1941 as part of a Civilian Conservation Corps project in Alaska, United States. First erected in 1941, the pole has been taken down and restored on multiple occasions to repair damage from fire,

  Title: Handyman (similarity: 0.1613)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handyman
  QID: Q1552579
  Extract: A handyman, also known as a handyperson or handyworker, maintenance worker, maintenance man, repairman, repair worker, or repair technician, is a person who is knowledgeable in skills such as basic carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical wiring and property maintenance. They can perform a wide range o

  Title: Electronics technician (similarity: 0.3158)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics_technician
  QID: Q1327130
  Extract: An electronics technician helps design, develop, test, manufacture, install, and repair electrical and electronic equipment such as communication equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and computers. They may be employed in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and 

  Title: Pipefitter (similarity: 0.2188)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipefitter
  QID: Q5407416
  Extract: A pipefitter, or steamfitter, is a tradesman who installs, assembles, fabricates, maintains, and repairs mechanical piping systems. Pipefitters usually begin as helpers or apprentices. Journeyman pipefitters deal with industrial/commercial/marine piping and heating/cooling systems. Typical industria

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data provides detailed task, skill, and knowledge profiles. BLS wage data is current and comprehensive. Related occupations clearly demonstrate career pathways and skill overlaps.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:57:52.770001+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,811
tokens_output        : 4,264
cost_usd             : $0.046130
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific helper occupation, though related maintenance and handyman articles provide general context for support roles in mechanical fields.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers provide essential support to skilled technicians and mechanics in maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial machinery, vehicles, and electronic equipment. They perform preparatory tasks such as cleaning work areas, organizing tools and materials, transferring equipment, and assisting with basic maintenance procedures. These workers serve as the foundation of maintenance operations across construction, manufacturing, and service industries.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with preparing work stations and organizing tools and parts for skilled mechanics and technicians. Workers examine and test machinery components for defects, clean and lubricate equipment using hand tools, and transfer tools and supplies between work stations. They assist with installing replacement parts, tend machinery to monitor safe operation, and adjust wiring, piping, or tubing connections as directed. Throughout the day, they order new parts to maintain inventory, observe equipment operation to detect potential problems, and support electrical diagnostics and component repairs. Documentation often involves using Microsoft Office software to track maintenance activities and inventory.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with their hands in physically active environments. They demonstrate high dependability and cooperation, essential traits for supporting team-based maintenance operations safely and efficiently. Detail-oriented personalities who can follow instructions precisely while maintaining cautiousness around potentially hazardous equipment perform well. Those with realistic and conventional interests who prefer structured, hands-on work over abstract problem-solving find satisfaction in the tangible results of keeping machinery operational.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent (31.7%), though many employers prefer candidates with post-secondary certificates in mechanical, construction, or repair technologies (23.5%) or an associate degree (25.1%). Entry-level workers typically receive on-the-job training from experienced mechanics and technicians. Prior experience with basic hand and power tools, along with familiarity with safety procedures, provides an advantage in securing initial employment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Helper positions serve as stepping stones to skilled maintenance and repair occupations such as millwrights, machinery maintenance workers, or specialized equipment repairers. With additional training and experience, workers can advance to lead helper roles or transition to apprenticeships in specific trades like electrical work, plumbing, or HVAC systems. Some may pursue additional certifications to become specialized technicians or eventually supervisory roles in maintenance departments.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 95,580 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $39,630 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $29,310 to $55,890 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is moderate, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $54,860 compared to Puerto Rico's $23,810, representing a 2.30x ratio. Employment concentrates heavily in construction (34,460 workers), other services (19,190), and retail trade (7,960), reflecting the broad need for maintenance support across industries. The role's Job Zone 2 classification indicates stable demand for workers requiring minimal preparation.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Automation risk remains relatively low as these positions require human judgment for equipment inspection, manual dexterity for handling diverse tools and parts, and interpersonal skills for team coordination. While some routine monitoring tasks may become automated, the varied nature of maintenance support work and the need for physical manipulation in unpredictable environments provides protection against technological displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Helpers--Electricians (47-3013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve adjusting and connecting wiring, diagnosing electrical problems, and assisting skilled trades workers with equipment maintenance.
    data: Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components
    data: Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring
  [career_pathway] Millwrights (49-9044.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Millwrights perform advanced installation and maintenance of industrial machinery, representing a natural progression from helper roles with similar mechanical knowledge requirements.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (imp:4.1, lvl:5.2)
    data: Install or replace machinery, equipment
  [career_pathway] Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path as both roles focus on machinery maintenance with higher-level positions requiring more independent troubleshooting and repair skills.
    data: Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:4.2)
    data: Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.1, lvl:3.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Helpers--Production Workers (51-9198.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both positions share realistic work environments and conventional task structures with similar supportive roles in industrial settings.
    data: RIASEC R:6.99, C:4.04
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation level
  [skill_overlap] Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (47-3015.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared transferable skills in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and manual dexterity with similar helper-level responsibilities.
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.6)
    data: Troubleshooting (imp:3.1, lvl:3.1)
    data: Adjust, connect, or disconnect piping, tubing

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['maintenance helper', 'repair helper', 'installation helper', 'mechanic helper', 'equipment helper', 'maintenance assistant', 'repair assistant', 'industrial helper']
  exclude_keywords : ['supervisor', 'manager', 'lead technician', 'senior mechanic', 'specialist']
  title_patterns   : ['Helper*Maintenance', '*Helper*Repair', '*Assistant*Installation', '*Helper*Mechanic', 'Maintenance*Helper']
  common_variations: ['Maintenance Helper', 'Repair Helper', 'Installation Assistant', 'Mechanic Helper', 'Equipment Helper', 'Service Helper', 'Technical Helper', 'Industrial Maintenance Helper']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'tendency', 'others', 'tools', 'maintenance', 'repair', 'hand', 'principles', 'objects', 'materials', 'machinery', 'mechanical', 'problems', 'includes', 'control', 'electrical', 'activities', 'ideas', 'technicians', 'monitoring']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  69  0.02445  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:26%  onet_tasks:19%
tendency                   42  0.01488  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
tools                      27  0.00957  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:41%  inference:22%  onet_dimensions:19%
maintenance                23  0.00815  inference            inference:48%  wikipedia:30%  onet_dimensions:17%
repair                     18  0.00638  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  dwas:28%  inference:17%
hand                       16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:31%  dwas:12%
principles                 16  0.00567  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    15  0.00532  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:13%  dwas:7%
materials                  14  0.00496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:7%
machinery                  12  0.00425  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  inference:42%  dwas:8%
mechanical                 12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
problems                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
electrical                 11  0.00390  dwas                 dwas:27%  onet_tasks:18%  onet_dimensions:18%
activities                 11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:9%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00390  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technicians                11  0.00390  wikipedia            wikipedia:64%  inference:36%
monitoring                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
procedures                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00354  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:11%
resources                   9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
components                  8  0.00283  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:38%  inference:12%
design                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
piping                      8  0.00283  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
moving                      8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
machines                    8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
performance                 8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
problem                     8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
production                  8  0.00283  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
electronics                 8  0.00283  wikipedia            wikipedia:88%  onet_dimensions:12%