Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door Go Back to List Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
	Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
	Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
	Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
	Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
	Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
	Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
	Disconnect or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
	Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
	Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $98,136.00 $47.18  $37.84  $43.25 - $51.67  Bridgeport/Stamford $100,728.00 $48.43  $36.63  $38.64 - $55.26  Hartford $94,784.00 $45.56  $36.65  $43.78 - $50.32  New Haven $99,687.00 $47.93  $40.86  $43.25 - $51.33  New London/Norwich $100,301.00 $48.22  $40.73  $40.48 - $51.81

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   44   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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