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Career Details : Bicycle Repairers

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Description

Repair and service bicycles.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Disassembles axle to repair, adjust, and replace defective parts, using hand tools.
  • Installs and adjusts speed and gear mechanisms.
  • Paints bicycle frame, using spray gun or brush.
  • Repairs holes in tire tubes, using scraper and patch.
  • Welds broken or cracked frame together, using oxyacetylene torch and welding rods.
  • Assembles new bicycles.
  • Installs, repairs, and replaces equipment or accessories, such as handle bars, stands, lights, and seats.
  • Shapes replacement parts, using bench grinder.
  • Aligns wheels.

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    Frequent Work Context

    • Provide a Service to Others
    • Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
    • Indoors
    • Deal With External Customers
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