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Motorboat Mechanics

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Education

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Motorboat Mechanics

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Motorboat Mechanics

Importance
Activity
90% 

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
  • align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • maintain or repair small engines
  • maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed

80% 

Getting Information

  • read blueprints
  • read specifications
  • read technical drawings
  • read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

80% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals

73% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions

70% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    67% 

    Handling and Moving Objects

    • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand

    67% 

    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

    • use basic plumbing techniques
    • follow vehicle repair procedures
    • use knowledge of metric system
    • use 2-cycle engine technology

    60% 

    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

    • adhere to safety procedures
    • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting

    60% 

    Controlling Machines and Processes

    • use electronic calibration devices
    • use engine diagnostic equipment
    • operate vehicle engine electrical system test equipment
    • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
    • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
    • set up and operate variety of machine tools
    • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
    • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
    • use soldering equipment
    • use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
    • operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom

    60% 

    Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      60% 

      Performing General Physical Activities

      • move or fit heavy objects

      57% 

      Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

      • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
      • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
      • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures


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