O*NET-SOC 49-1011.00

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. May also advise customers on recommended services. Excludes team or work leaders.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Monitoring2.A.2.d4.008/2021
Management of Personnel Resources2.B.5.d3.8808/2021
Coordination2.B.1.b3.7508/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2021
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.7508/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2021
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2021
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2021
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.8808/2021
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.Core11508/2021
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.Core11608/2021
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.Core11508/2021
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.Core11608/2021
Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.Core11608/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Enterprising5.7511/2023
Conventional4.8411/2023
Realistic4.4611/2023
Social3.4111/2023
Investigative1.8811/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.