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How a maintenance worker (machinery) can use AI, task by task

O*NET 49-9043.00: Maintenance Workers, Machinery18 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Lubricator, Machine Repairer, Maintainer, Maintenance Craftsman, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech), Maintenance Worker, Oiler, Overhauler.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 7%AI-assist 17%Stays human 76%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 1 AI-ready, 3 AI-assist and 14 human-led tasks out of 18. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

AI can draft these 1

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

Daily

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Equipment: [describe]
Work done: [paste notes]

Draft the record. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Maintenance record

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you record production and repair (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Work done] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain repair or maintenance records..

AI can help you prep these 3

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

Daily

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

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AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

Equipment: [describe]
Who: [coworkers, base]

Draft a clear message or radio call. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Equipment problem coordination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems..

Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

Daily

AI gives you a first-pass summary; you still read the key parts.

Show prompt & steps

AI can pull out the key points and questions to look for. Use it as a first pass, then look closely yourself.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

Context: We use Computerized maintenance management system software CMMS; the work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Problem description: [paste the work order or complaint]
Equipment: [make, model, age, history]

List the most likely repairs or modifications needed, in order of likelihood, with the checks to confirm each. Note parts to have on hand and safety precautions.

10-minute exercise: Diagnose from the work order

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you read work orders and specifications (today).
Step 2Paste only the original complaint into [Problem description] and fill in [Equipment].
Step 3Did it reach the repair you actually did? That shows how much to trust it on new orders.

Remove names and private details before pasting, and check your employer's rules on what you can share with AI tools.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed..

Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

Weekly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

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AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

Context: We use SAP software and Management information systems MIS.
Materials: [parts, supplies]
Data: [paste counts]

Organize inventory with reorder flags. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Materials inventory

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inventory and requisition machine parts and equipment (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Materials] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.. Also involves: Order materials, supplies, or equipment..

These stay human 14

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Standing: more than half the time · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Face-to-face discussions: once a week or more but not every day · Using hands on tools and objects: more than half the time

Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [engine, motor, machine, make and model]
Symptoms I watch for: [noises, smoke, vibration, readings]

For each symptom, list likely causes, a quick check to confirm, and whether it's safe to keep running. Flag anything that needs immediate shutdown.

10-minute exercise: Listen-and-look diagnostic guide

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you start machines (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Symptoms I watch for] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Keep it at the bench and add notes as you confirm causes.

Importance 3.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems..

Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [meter, avionics, machine]
Part: [describe]

List removal, install and test steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Replacement part install

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Part] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Install machine or equipment replacement parts..

Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [motor, lighting rig, machine]
Fault or purpose: [describe]

List a teardown sequence, how to tag and bag parts, what to inspect as each part comes off, and safety steps.

10-minute exercise: Teardown for repair

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you dismantle machines (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Fault or purpose] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Lock out and photograph before you start so reassembly is easy.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair..

Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [machine, motor]
Repair done: [describe]

List reassembly order, torque values to look up, and tests. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Reassembly checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you reassemble machines (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Repair done] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run the equipment and check against its ratings before release.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Reassemble equipment after repair..

Inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to inspect or test damaged machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [machine, aircraft system]
Wear points: [cables, bearings, belts]

List measurements, limits and actions. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Wear inspection

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inspect or test damaged machine parts (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Wear points] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.. Also involves: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.; Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs..

Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [describe]
Lubricants: [types, points]

List lube points, amounts and intervals. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Lubrication routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Lubricants] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning..

Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Daily

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [radio, antenna, machine]
Targets: [specs]

List adjustment steps and measurements. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Performance tuning

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you set up (today).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Targets] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance..

Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Area: [booth, prep room, workspace]
Requirements: [standards, hazards]

Make an end-of-shift checklist. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Work area cleaning checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Area] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Clean work areas..

Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Load: [weight, dimensions]
Equipment: [crane, hoist, rigging]

List pre-lift checks, signals, path and landing. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Crane or hoist lift plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you transport machine parts, tools and equipment (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Load] and [Equipment] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check the load chart for your radius and configuration.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment..

Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [instruments, lab gear, tools]
Manual guidance: [cleaning and maintenance steps]

Make a maintenance checklist and log. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Clean-and-maintain routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you clean machines (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Manual guidance] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order..

Replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers such as gas tanks or boxes.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Process: [plating, filling]
Containers: [describe]

List steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Container positioning

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you replace, empty, or replenish machine and equipment containers (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Process] and [Containers] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Position containers to receive materials or workpieces..

Remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to remove hardened material from machines or machine parts, using abrasives, power and hand tools, jackhammers, sledgehammers, or other equipment.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [instruments, lab gear, tools]
Manual guidance: [cleaning and maintenance steps]

Make a maintenance checklist and log. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Clean-and-maintain routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you remove hardened material (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Manual guidance] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order..

Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.

Monthly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Equipment: [describe]
Part: [describe]

List diagnosis, removal, replacement and test steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Part replacement job

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you replace or repair metal, wood and leather.
Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Part] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Test the equipment fully before returning it.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.. Also involves: Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts..

Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

Monthly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
Repair: [body filler, fibreglass, resin]
Product: [brand, mix ratio on the label]
Conditions: [temperature, humidity]

Make me a mixing checklist: ratio, batch size for the area, working time, safety gear, and signs of a bad mix.

10-minute exercise: Repair compound mix

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used.
Step 2Before your next repair, fill in [Repair], [Product] and [Conditions].
Step 3Mix a small test batch and note how it cured. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 3.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Prepare compounds or solutions to be used for repairs.. Also involves: Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems..

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Your next moves

Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Operations Monitoringimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Troubleshootingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Quality Control Analysisimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Active Listeningimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Monitoringimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Coordinationimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Time Managementimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Where you could move

Related jobs from O*NET with the closest skill profile, favouring ones where more of the work stays human. No step down in preparation.

New tasks appearing in this job

O*NET has started tracking 1 new or updated task here: 0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 1 stays human. They have no worker ratings yet, so they aren't counted in the bar above.

Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment and machines.

New in O*NET

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a maintenance worker (machinery). Part of my job is to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment and machines.

Context: The work draws on mechanical, production and processing and design.
System: [hydraulic, mechanical, cables]
Specs: [tension, pressures]

List assembly and test steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Electromechanical assembly

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and mechanical equipment and machines.
Step 2Fill in [System] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Verify cable tension and pressures with instruments. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

New O*NET task (08/2024). O*NET hasn't linked it to work activities yet, so its label comes from similar tasks, such as “Troubleshoot equipment, electrical components, hydraulics, or other mechanical systems.” (Millwrights), and was checked by hand. O*NET work activity: Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.. Also involves: Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.; Repair green energy equipment or systems..

Getting into this job

Post-secondary certificate is most common (54% of workers)

  • High school or less 41%
  • Certificate or some college 54%
  • Associate's 3%
  • Bachelor's 3%
  • On-the-job training: 3–6 months
  • Related experience: 1–2 years

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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