In this booklet, the authors describe a typical day for an industrial mechanic, also known as a millwright, to show how he uses Essential Skills on the job.

The millwright uses his oral communication skills at a morning meeting when he raises concerns about lighting in the work area, then uses the skill of writing to label bolts so they will be put back in the correct spots. He relies on the skill of working with others when he is part of a team lifting the cover of a turbine.

The authors have included a section with questions that allow readers to assess how well their skills compare to those of an experienced industrial mechanic.

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