Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Job Description: Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Electro-Mechanical Technicians spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Oral Comprehension, Finger Dexterity, and Information Ordering. Electro-Mechanical Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Mathematics, and Computers and Electronics and are skilled at Troubleshooting and Operation Monitoring.

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Work Activities

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

Abilities

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

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Social
  
Enterprising
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

Alaska
$100,320  
 
Iowa
$63,950  
 
Idaho
$63,940  
 
Washington
$62,500  
 
Michigan
$60,640  
 
Illinois
$59,570  
 
South Carolina
$59,320  
 
Georgia
$58,140  
 
New Mexico
$56,890  
 
Louisiana
$54,620  
 
Colorado
$54,130  
 
Texas
$52,530  
 
Nebraska
$51,520  
 
Wisconsin
$50,970  
 
Massachusetts
$50,840  
 
Minnesota
$49,390  
 
California
$48,660  
 
Virginia
$48,630  
 
Nevada
$48,270  
 
Connecticut
$48,220  
 
Utah
$47,210  
 
Ohio
$47,200  
 
Hawaii
$46,800  
 
Maryland
$46,700  
 
Indiana
$46,170  
 
Oregon
$45,630  
 
Oklahoma
$45,580  
 
New Hampshire
$45,150  
 
Arizona
$44,540  
 
Kentucky
$44,280  
 
New York
$44,220  
 
North Carolina
$44,150  
 
Pennsylvania
$43,960  
 
Missouri
$42,210  
 
Alabama
$41,730  
 
Tennessee
$41,010  
 
New Jersey
$37,420  
 
Florida
$34,630  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

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

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-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-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-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-

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

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

-Never-

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

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

-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-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
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-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

-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-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

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

-Very important-

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

-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 performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  
Develop, test, and program new robots.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  

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

Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  

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

Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Develop, test, and program new robots.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  

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

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  

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

Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  

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

Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  

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

Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Develop, test, and program new robots.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  

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

Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  

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

Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Develop, test, and program new robots.
  
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  

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

Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  

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

Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  
Develop, test, and program new robots.
  
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  

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

Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
  

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

Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  
Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  

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

Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  
Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
  
Inspect parts for surface defects.
  
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
  
Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
  

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

Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
  
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
  
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
  

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
  

-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
  
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
  

-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)