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Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs

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Part of Read documents or materials to inform work processes, under the O*NET work activity group Getting Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 13 AI-assist, 0 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.AI-assist Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
• Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.AI-assist Home Appliance Repairers
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.AI-assist Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.AI-assist Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
• Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.AI-assist Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
• Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.AI-assist Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Study technical manuals or attend training sessions provided by equipment manufacturers to maintain current knowledge.AI-assist Medical Equipment Repairers
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.AI-assist Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
• Refer to manufacturers' manuals to obtain maintenance instructions pertaining to specific malfunctions.AI-assist Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
• Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.AI-assist Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.AI-assist Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
• Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.AI-assist Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.AI-assist Maintenance and Repair Workers, General