Is being a general maintenance worker a good fit for you?
Keeps buildings and machines in good repair using a mix of trade skills. Jobs may include pipework, heating, insulating and welding.
What the work involves
- Does routine maintenance like checking drives, motors and belts, fluid levels and filters.
- Inspects, runs and tests machinery to find faults.
- Adjusts working parts of devices and controls using hand tools, levels and straightedges.
- Repairs machines, equipment and structures using tools like hammers, hoists, saws, drills and precision measuring instruments.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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