Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Core tasks

1. 01Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
2. 02Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, or drawings.
3. 03Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
4. 04Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
5. 05Provide technical support to other employees regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing, or documentation.
6. 06Test machines, components, materials, or products to determine characteristics such as performance, strength, or response to stress.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.27
• Degree of automation2.15
• Time sitting3.10
• Originality (ability)3.12
• Conflict situations2.77
• Hands-on objects/tools3.27
• Outdoors / weather2.19
• Disease exposure1.14
• Decision freedom4.04

Top abilities

• Written Comprehension4.00
• Oral Comprehension4.00
• Near Vision3.88
• Information Ordering3.88
• Speech Recognition3.75
• Problem Sensitivity3.75
• Oral Expression3.75
• Inductive Reasoning3.75

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.75
• Active Listening3.75
• Writing3.50
• Speaking3.62
• Mathematics3.25
• Science3.00
• Critical Thinking3.75
• Active Learning3.12
• Learning Strategies2.75
• Monitoring3.12