Careers > Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
$64.81K Median Salary 4.2K Job Openings (Annual Projection) 2.2% Job Growth
About This Career
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Reported Job Titles
Control Valve Mechanic, Control Valve Technician, Electric Meter Technician, Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Technician), Instrument Technician, Measurement Technician, Meter Technician, Service Technician, Valve Technician, Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Career data shown for:
Skills You'll Need
Click on skills to find related courses.
Abilities
Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Deductive Reasoning
Information Ordering
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Inductive Reasoning
Multilimb Coordination
Speech Recognition
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Control Precision
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Selective Attention
Speech Clarity
Visualization
Knowledge
Mechanical
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
Computers and Electronics
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Mathematics
Production and Processing
Skills
Critical Thinking
Repairing
Active Listening
Equipment Maintenance
Judgment and Decision Making
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Speaking
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Coordination
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Presentation software
Industrial control software
Data base user interface and query software
Project management software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Development environment software
Office suite software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Operating system software
Word processing software
Graphical user interface development software
Computer aided design CAD software
Analytical or scientific software
Process mapping and design software
Tools
Screwdrivers
Portable data input terminals
Pipe or tube cutter
Flowmeters
Blow torch
Circuit tester
Pressure indicators
Slip or groove joint pliers
Impact wrenches
Voltage or current meters
Stripping tools
Power screwguns
Track cranes
Wattmeters
Mill saw file
Fish tape
Paint application system
Ammeters
Tape measures
Cold chisels
Infrared imagers
Calipers
Rivet tools
Razor knives
Levels
Cutting die
Notebook computers
Soldering iron
Articulating boom lift
Squares
Radio frequency transmitters or receivers
Protective gloves
Power grinders
Diagonal cut pliers
Specialty wrenches
Hydraulic truck cranes
Punches or nail sets or drifts
Taps
Linemans pliers
Spot welding machine
Open end wrenches
Wire or cable cutter
Insulated screwdriver
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Pneumatic sanding machines
End cut pliers
Frequency calibrator or simulator
Saws
Pipe wrenches
Paint sprayers
Wire lug crimping tool
Claw hammer
Pad or keyhole saw
Hacksaw
Two way radios
Multimeters
Ladders
Micrometers
Air compressors
Grease guns
Wire cutters
Bench vises
Scaffolding
Phasemeters
Nut drivers
Utility knives
Conduit benders
Forklifts
Power drills
Hydraulic pumps
Tongs
Rasps
Longnose pliers
Locking pliers
Desktop computers
Adjustable wrenches
Wire brushes
Personal computers
Power saws
Related Careers
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
$50.85K Salary -11.9% Job Growth
Rail Car Repairers
$62.51K Salary 5.2% Job Growth
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
$60.09K Salary 5% Job Growth
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
$93.72K Salary -2.6% Job Growth
