mechanical skills
Hands-on repair knowledge
Mechanical skills are abilities related to working with machines, tools, and physical systems.
The term covers understanding how mechanisms function, diagnosing problems, and making repairs: The job requires basic mechanical skills.
Someone with strong mechanical skills can assemble furniture, fix engines, or troubleshoot equipment.
The phrase sometimes contrasts with intellectual or interpersonal abilities.
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- lubricatingApplying friction-reducing substance
- calibratingAdjusting for accuracy
- torqueingApplying rotational force
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
drilling · welding · power tools · sawing · hand tools · drafting · balancing · tensioning · measuring · fabricating · diagnosing · troubleshooting · aligning · lathing · bench work · assembling · replacing · riveting
- skillsability, abilities, competencies, talent, expertise
- ship machineryship engines, propulsion systems, diesel engines, steam turbines, gas turbines
mechanical skillsbook learning
Knowledge from study
conceptual understanding · pure theory · abstract reasoning · intellectual pursuits · classroom learning
mechanical skillspeople skills
Ability to interact well
interpersonal skills · social skills · soft skills · emotional intelligence · communication skills
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