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What they do
A Precision or Fine Instrument Repairer makes, calibrates, repairs, maintains, adjusts and installs mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment, and sets them for correct performance.
$47,770 / year median in Texas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Description This mechanic position is responsible for performing inspections, diagnoses, and repairs of diesel-powered heavy equipment and/or related equipment or components, following established procedures and guidelines. Works independently or as a member of a team to provide mechanical services that satisfies customer needs and achieves departmental goals. Entry-level position
- Generally has two or more years of experience and/or demonstrated job relevant knowledge/skills.
- keeps in good, clean, and orderly condition Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards Works overtime as required by workload and customers' needs Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; e.
- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and communicate findings Operation and control skills
- Controlling operations of equipment or systems Equipment selection skills
- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane The ability to quickly and repeatedly operate the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and equipment used in mechanical repair The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects The ability to read, write, and understand information The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences Must have/acquire basic mechanic hand and pneumatic tools (metric/standard)