Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

The main tasks and work activities of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers are to seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion, test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning, inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly, connect hoses to equipment or piping. In general, for the Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers, operation and Control, critical Thinking, quality Control Analysis, operation Monitoring and other 17 skills are required.

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers jobs. 39.53% of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 1.24% of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

59.23%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

39.53%

Post-Secondary Certificate

1.24%

Some College Courses

0.00%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
Reset hardware, using chisels, mallets, and screwdrivers.
Repair leaks in plumbing or gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, and hand tools.
Open and close doors, windows, and drawers to test their operation, trimming edges to fit, using jackplanes or drawknives.
Connect electrical systems to outside power sources and activate switches to test the operation of appliances and light fixtures.
Refinish wood surfaces on cabinets, doors, moldings, and floors, using power sanders, putty, spray equipment, brushes, paints, or varnishes.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesProviding guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly.
Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
Repair structural components.
Remove parts or components from equipment.
Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
Plan work procedures.
Estimate costs for labor or materials.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Install home appliances.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Repair pipes to stop leaking.
Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
Connect electrical components or equipment.
Control power supply connections.
Refinish wood or metal surfaces.

Skills and Abilities for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving 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.
Management of Personnel ResourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.
Learning StrategiesSelecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
NegotiationBringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Trunk StrengthThe ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Extent FlexibilityThe ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Depth PerceptionThe ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Far VisionThe ability to see details at a distance.
Response OrientationThe ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
StaminaThe ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Visual Color DiscriminationThe ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Wrist-Finger SpeedThe ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Torque wrenchese.g. Beam type torque wrenches
Levelse.g. Carpenters' levels
Caulking gunse.g. Caulking guns
Claw hammere.g. Claw hammers
Winchese.g. Come-along hand winches
Power nail gunse.g. Cordless nail guns
Ohmmeterse.g. Digital ohmmeters
Pressure gaugee.g. Digital pressure gauges
Utility knivese.g. Drawknives
Air compressorse.g. Electric air compressors
Cold chiselse.g. Flat cold chisel
Jackse.g. Hydraulic jacks
Planese.g. Jackplanes
Wire lug crimping toole.g. Lug nut connectors
Tape measurese.g. Measuring tapes
Manometerse.g. Mercury manometers
Tinners snipse.g. Metal shears
Paint brushese.g. Paint brushes
Paint sprayerse.g. Paint spraying equipment
Pipe or tube cuttere.g. Pipe cutters

Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Public Safety and SecurityKnowledge 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.
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge 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.
DesignKnowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
TransportationKnowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Engineering and TechnologyKnowledge 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.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Law and GovernmentKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Production and ProcessingKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers

Skills and Abilities for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers