A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers.
Manufacturing Industry
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Average
$71,750
ANNUAL
$34.49
HOURLY
Entry Level
$46,470
ANNUAL
$22.34
HOURLY
Mid Level
$64,470
ANNUAL
$31.00
HOURLY
Expert Level
$102,030
ANNUAL
$49.05
HOURLY
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
12,300
Projected job openings through 2030
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Technician
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Mechanic
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
01
Inspect, test, and measure completed work, using devices such as hand tools or gauges to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
02
Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
03
Interpret specifications, blueprints, or job orders to construct templates and lay out reference points for workers.
04
Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
05
Perform skilled repair or maintenance operations, using equipment such as hand or power tools, hydraulic presses or shears, or welding equipment.
06
Compute estimates and actual costs of factors such as materials, labor, or outside contractors.
07
Monitor tool and part inventories and the condition and maintenance of shops to ensure adequate working conditions.
08
Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.
09
Confer with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customer, or union workers' representatives, to coordinate work activities, resolve employee grievances, or identify and review resource needs.
10
Participate in budget preparation and administration, coordinating purchasing and documentation and monitoring departmental expenditures.
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Management of Personnel Resources
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
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