Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Job Description: Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Category Flexibility, Visualization, Finger Dexterity, and Near Vision. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics and are skilled at Quality Control Analysis and Operation Monitoring.

Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

Alaska
$73,470  
 
Washington
$65,880  
 
District of Columbia
$65,180  
 
Hawaii
$64,940  
 
Delaware
$61,540  
 
Oregon
$60,600  
 
Wyoming
$60,590  
 
Illinois
$59,080  
 
New Mexico
$57,950  
 
California
$57,860  
 
Louisiana
$57,370  
 
Nevada
$56,890  
 
Michigan
$56,380  
 
Iowa
$56,010  
 
Colorado
$55,400  
 
Utah
$54,980  
 
Minnesota
$54,790  
 
Oklahoma
$54,700  
 
North Dakota
$54,470  
 
Arizona
$53,350  
 
Massachusetts
$53,210  
 
Missouri
$52,850  
 
New Jersey
$52,500  
 
Maryland
$52,260  
 
Virginia
$51,910  
 
Texas
$51,530  
 
Alabama
$51,160  
 
West Virginia
$51,150  
 
Wisconsin
$51,120  
 
Vermont
$50,850  
 
New York
$50,570  
 
Connecticut
$50,420  
 
Idaho
$50,170  
 
Kentucky
$50,060  
 
Pennsylvania
$49,250  
 
Georgia
$49,020  
 
Ohio
$48,560  
 
Maine
$48,390  
 
Mississippi
$48,340  
 
North Carolina
$48,270  
 
South Carolina
$47,870  
 
Montana
$47,870  
 
Rhode Island
$47,610  
 
Indiana
$47,460  
 
Kansas
$46,740  
 
Tennessee
$46,390  
 
Florida
$46,330  
 
Nebraska
$46,310  
 
New Hampshire
$45,120  
 
Arkansas
$43,550  
 
South Dakota
$41,950  
 
Puerto Rico
$29,990  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
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
  

-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 Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

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

-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-

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

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

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

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

-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 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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

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

-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
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

-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-

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

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
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-

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

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

Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  

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

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

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

Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  

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

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

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

Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  

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

Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  

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

Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  

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

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

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

Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  

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

Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  

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

Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  

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

Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  

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

Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
  
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, and equipment according to available specifications.
  
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
  
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  
Consult with customers, supervisors, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
  
Repair and adjust equipment, machines, and defective components, replacing worn parts such as gaskets and seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing and maintaining equipment or components.
  
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, and tests.
  
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
  
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use and to analyze malfunctions.
  
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment and software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  

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

Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
  

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 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 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

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
  
Master's Degree