Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Battle Creek, Michigan
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door on average make:
$49,920 ($24.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
39
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 37.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
3 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Air Valve Mechanic, Air Valve Repairer, Automation Controls Technician, Certification Technician, Control Specialist, Control Valve Mechanic, Control Valve Technician, Controls Specialist, Controls Technician, Electric Meter Installer
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook
Tools Used
Acetylene torches, Adjustable wrenches, Air compressors, Ammeters, Bench vises, Bucket trucks, Burden testers, Cable cutters, Circuit testers, Clamp-on meters
Tasks
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Personality
Attention to Detail, Dependability, Independence, Integrity, Initiative, Cooperation, Concern for Others, Analytical Thinking, Achievement/Effort, Adaptability/Flexibility
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