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Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Natural Gas Distribution	10,600
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution	8,440
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	6,500
Building Equipment Contractors	2,780
Utility System Construction	1,830
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas	1,710
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	1,630
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	1,370
Support Activities for Mining	1,250
Direct Selling Establishments	1,220

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Average Annual Salary	$57,890
Average Hourly Wage	$27.83
Total Employment	51,730