Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
• Install expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Mount compressor, condenser, and other components in specified locations on frames, using hand tools and acetylene welding equipment.
• Install wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
• Schedule work with customers and initiate work orders, house requisitions, and orders from stock.
• Supervise and instruct assistants.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Cut, bend, thread, and connect pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
• Lay out reference points for installation of structural and functional components, using measuring instruments.
• Read blueprints to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components needed to build refrigeration system.
• Lift and align components into position, using hoist or block and tackle.
• Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
• Insulate shells and cabinets of systems.

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• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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