Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
2. 02Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
3. 03Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
4. 04Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
5. 05Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
6. 06Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.
7. 07Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
8. 08Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
9. 09Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
10. 10Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
11. 11Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
12. 12Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

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