LEAP@ForsythTech

On-the-job Training

• Mechanical/Structural Installation and Repair
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems
  • Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
  • Assemble mechanical components
  • Fabricate parts or components as needed
  • Paint surfaces or equipment
  • Assemble structural components
  • Measure distances or dimensions
  • Grind parts to required dimensions
  • Repair structural components
• Electrical Installation and Repair
  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems
  • Repair electrical circuits or wiring
• Equipment/Building Maintenance
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair
  • Maintain work equipment
  • Operate moving or lifting equipment
  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts
  • Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
  • Align equipment or pumps
  • Operate welding equipment
  • Install insulation in equipment or structures
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Diagnostics
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems
  • Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems
• Planning and Documenting
  • Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment
  • Lay out work according to specifications
  • Plan work procedures
  • Clean work areas
  • Train others in operational procedures
  • Record information about parts, materials, or repair procedures
  • Estimate costs for labor or materials
  • Develop equipment or component configurations