Necessary skills for Mechanical Technician: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Mechanical Technician
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a vocational or technical program in mechanical technology or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a mechanical technician or similar role
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repair techniques
Skills and Behaviours for a Mechanical Technician
Customer Service
Customer Service
Electronic Control Systems
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance equipment
Mechanical Repair
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Troubleshooting
Workplace Safety
Personal protective equipment
Safety Awareness
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems