Knowledge of electrical components (i.e., high/low voltage, motors, etc.)
Able to read and understand electrical/mechanical schematics
Responsibilities
Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment (e.g., motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines) using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges
Interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot and repair various fluid and flow systems
Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools and power tools
Install special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools
Start devices to test their performance
Lubricate and clean parts
Set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
Requisition supplies, materials, tools, machine parts, and other necessary equipment
Repair electrical equipment
Ensure the proper use, care, and storage of tools and equipment
Perform bearing analysis and installation
Weld various types of metal to repair or fabricate metal assemblies (e.g., racks, shelves, stands for equipment) using appropriate tools (e.g., cutting torch, arc and gas welder, high-speed disk, grinders, files, etc.)
Perform preventive maintenance on uninterrupted power supply systems, generators, and air compressors to maintain system operation and reliability using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools (e.g., hydrometer, voltmeter, amp meter, digital keypad, etc.)
Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings; troubleshoot electrical circuits to the component level
Install, troubleshoot, repair, modify, calibrate, and adjust electrical/electronic system components and circuits used in measurement and control of current, voltage, temperature, humidity, speed, vacuum, pressure, tension, flow, time, frequency, thickness, and density
Know and apply the operating principles, purpose, proper application, and design limitations of electrical power distribution system components and elements, including troubleshooting, testing, repair, replacement, adjustment, calibration, and cleaning