O*NET-SOC 49-9098.00

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
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
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.1208/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.1208/2020
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.1208/2020
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1208/2020
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.1208/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020

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
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.6208/2020
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.508/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.508/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.3808/2020
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.2508/2020

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
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.Core8608/2020
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.Core8708/2020
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.Core8608/2020
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.Core8608/2020
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.Core8708/2020

Work interests

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

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.9911/2023
Conventional4.0311/2023
Investigative1.9611/2023
Social1.8111/2023
Enterprising1.6311/2023
Artistic1.111/2023

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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.