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Careers / Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters |
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Job Requirements |
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Experience:
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
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Education:
These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
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Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Top 5 Skills |
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Top 5 Abilities |
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Repairing —
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Troubleshooting —
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Quality Control Analysis —
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Operation Monitoring —
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Active Listening —
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Finger Dexterity —
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness —
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Near Vision —
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Manual Dexterity —
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Problem Sensitivity —
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Knowledge |
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Mechanical —
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Mathematics —
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Thomas Edison not only invented electric light, he also invented wax paper, the phonograph (and record), the radio vacuum tube, the motion picture camera, an electronic voting machine and dozens more! |
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Did you know... |
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