Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories Fitters

54%

Fixing machines or systems.

50%

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

46%

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

46%

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

45%

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

45%

Controlling equipment or systems.

45%

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

43%

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

43%

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

43%

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

43%

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

43%

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

43%

Looking for ways to help people.

43%

Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

41%

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

41%

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

39%

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

39%

Talking to others.

39%

Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect it.

37%

Reading work related information.

72%

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

65%

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

64%

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

63%

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

63%

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

61%

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

57%

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

57%

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

55%

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

54%

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

53%

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

52%

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

51%

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

51%

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

50%

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

50%

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

48%

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

47%

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

45%

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

41%

Helping people to understand and use information.

100%

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

48%

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

43%

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

29%

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

14%

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

14%

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.

67%

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

62%

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

62%

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

52%

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

48%

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

43%

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.