Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Job Description: Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Finger Dexterity, Near Vision, Arm-Hand Steadiness, and Visualization. Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Repairing and Troubleshooting.

Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Getting Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Processing Information
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Finger Dexterity
  
Near Vision
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Visualization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Far Vision
  
Control Precision
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Depth Perception
  
Category Flexibility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Number Facility
  
Originality
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Speech Recognition
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speed of Closure
  
Memorization
  
Selective Attention
  
Written Expression
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Time Sharing
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Trunk Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Static Strength
  
Reaction Time
  
Response Orientation
  
Rate Control
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Clerical
  
Mathematics
  
Administration and Management
  
Design
  
Physics
  
Chemistry
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Production and Processing
  
Communications and Media
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Telecommunications
  
Law and Government
  
Psychology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Geography
  
Building and Construction
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Fine Arts
  
Transportation
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Biology
  

Wages

Puerto Rico
$76,980  
 
Kansas
$57,130  
 
Missouri
$53,860  
 
Georgia
$50,920  
 
Washington
$46,260  
 
Wisconsin
$45,610  
 
Massachusetts
$43,730  
 
California
$42,500  
 
Florida
$42,300  
 
Illinois
$40,660  
 
Maine
$40,440  
 
Colorado
$37,870  
 
Texas
$37,140  
 
North Carolina
$36,590  
 
New York
$36,300  
 
New Jersey
$36,110  
 
Tennessee
$34,130  
 
Oregon
$33,990  
 
Michigan
$33,190  
 
Idaho
$33,180  
 
Ohio
$32,680  
 
Arizona
$32,630  
 
Nevada
$31,280  
 
Pennsylvania
$28,970  
 
Maryland
$28,390  
 
Arkansas
$27,570  
 

Skills

Repairing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Equipment Selection
  
Critical Thinking
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Active Learning
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Mathematics
  
Technology Design
  
Speaking
  
Operation and Control
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Learning Strategies
  
Coordination
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Operations Analysis
  
Science
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Installation
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Relationships
  
Support
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Integrity
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Concern for Others
  
Leadership
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Contact With Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Electronic Mail
  
Physical Proximity
  
Letters and Memos
  
Level of Competition
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Degree of Automation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Time Pressure
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Requisition parts and materials.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  
Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, and mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, and precision hand tools according to specifications.
  
Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, and specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method and operation sequence.
  
Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, and film transport, using precision gauges.
  
Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed and light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  
Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, and lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  
Requisition parts and materials.
  
Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  
Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, and laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  
Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, and equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, and lens systems, using hand tools.
  
Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  
Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, and photographic equipment.
  
Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts and metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  
Assemble aircraft cameras, still and motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, and frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, and power tools.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master