Control & Valve Installers & Repairers

Also called: Instrument and Electrical Technician (I & E Technician), Measurement Technician, Meter Technician, Valve Technician

In the Coast Guard: Aviation Maintenance Technician; Avionics Electrical Technician; Damage Controlman; Electrician's Mate; Machinery Technician

What they do:

Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

On the job, you would:

Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Safety and Government

public safety and security

Business

customer service

Math and Science

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Skills

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving