Maintenance & Repair Skills

• Inspect things like motors and belts, fluid levels, and filters.
• Take apart machines, then repair and replace parts using hand or power tools. These tools include hammers, saws, drill, wrenches, and measuring instruments as well as hoists and cranes.
• Use repair manuals to determine problems, and then fix them.
• Keep track of the work you've done.
• Do preventative maintenance on machines, mechanical equipment and on buildings. This would include doing an inspection and testing.
• In addition to checking and repairing, you might install new wiring, electrical components, piping and plumbing, machinery and equipment.

You'll also need to:

• Be a good listener.
• Be curious about how things work, solve problems, and not be afraid to ask questions.
• Concentrate on doing one thing for a long period of time without being distracted.
• Know how to manage your time.
• Be able to stand and kneel in small places.
• Get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL).