Electrical or Electronics Repairer of Commercial or Industrial Equipment
Other Titles
Control Technician, Electrical and Instrument Mechanic, Electrical and Instrument Technician (E&I Tech), Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Technician, I&C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician), Instrument and Electrical Technician (I&E Tech), Repair Technician, Service Technician, Technical Support Specialist
Electrical or Electronics Repairer of Commercial or Industrial Equipment refers to repairers who are assigned with the repair and maintenance of a wide range of electronic equipment. They specifically deal with industrial and commercial equipment such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Their role is to make sure that the equipment functions properly and is repaired in a timely manner when it runs into any problems. Their job responsibilities also include checks on a routine basis to see if any equipment or component is likely to malfunction. They may also be required to maintain a log of their repair, inspection, and maintenance tasks.
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
Maintain inventory of spare parts.
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or 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 or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis→ Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Repairing→ Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting→ Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Equipment Maintenance→ Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening→ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Complex Problem Solving→ Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Systems Analysis→ Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Equipment Selection→ Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Operation and Control→ Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing→ Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning→ Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Installation→ Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Persuasion→ Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation→ Actively looking for ways to help people.
Systems Evaluation→ Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Time Management→ Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical principles.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Interacting With Computers→ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment→ Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic principles.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Thinking Creatively→ Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others→ Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment→ Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment→ Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.
Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Confer with coworkers to resolve equipment problems.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
Enter codes or other information into computers.
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Develop equipment or component configurations.
Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
Document operational activities.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem Sensitivity→ The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Finger Dexterity→ The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Information Ordering→ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g. , patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Flexibility of Closure→ The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Perceptual Speed→ The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Selective Attention→ The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Fluency of Ideas→ The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Mathematical Reasoning→ The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Memorization→ The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Originality→ The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Speed of Closure→ The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Computers and Electronics→ Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Engineering and Technology→ Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mechanical→ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics→ Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Production and Processing→ Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Design→ Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Education and Training→ Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Physics→ Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction→ Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Analytical or scientific software -- Circuit evaluation software
Computer aided design CAD software -- e.g., Autodesk AutoCAD
Database user interface and query software — Database software; Data entry; Microsoft Access
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Asset Infinity; Cyotos CMMS; SAP Maintenance
Facilities management software -- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS; Maintenance management software; Fiix; Senseye PdM; MaintainX
Industrial control software -- Programmable logic controller PLC software; AGE Technologies; Omron Industrial Automation
Internet browser software -- e.g., Apple Safari; Microsoft Windows Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox
Office suite software -- e.g., Corel WordPerfect Office; Microsoft Office; Google Workspace
Operating system software -- e.g., Apple macOS; Bash; Hewlett Packard HP-UX; Job control language JCL; KornShell; Linux; Microsoft Windows; Oracle Solaris; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Shell script; Ubuntu; UNIX
Program testing software — -- e.g., Defect tracking software; Dynamic analysis software; Functional testing software; Integration testing software; Interoperability testing software; Load testing software; Migration testing software; Mutation testing software; Recovery testing software; Regression testing software; Security testing software; Static analysis software; Stress testing software; System testing software; Test design software; Test implementation software; Unit testing software; Usability testing software; Rockwell RSLogix
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Corel Quattro Pro; Microsoft Excel; Google Sheets
Word processing software -- e.g., Corel Wordperfect; Microsoft Word; Google Docs
Adjustable wrenches
Air compressors
Ammeters
Anti static floor mats→ Rubber insulating mats
Antistatic maintenance kits→ Static proof dust cleaners
Articulating boom lift→ Lift trucks
Automatic soldering machine→ Desoldering stations; Soldering stations
Battery testers→ Load testers
Blocks or pulleys→ Block and tackle equipment
Blow torch→ Cutting torches
Calibrated resistance measuring equipment→ Ground resistance testers; Wheatstone bridges
Calipers→ Vernier calipers
Chart recorders
Circuit tester→ Growlers; Light fixture testers
Circuit tracers→ Wire tracers
Cold chisels
Conduit benders→ Power conduit benders
Desktop computers
Diagonal cut pliers→ Side cross cutters
Dial indicator or dial gauge→ Dial indicators
Digital Signal Processor DSP→ Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA equipment
Drill bit set→ Drill bit sets
Drilling machines→ Drill presses
Electrical frequency meters→ Frequency meters
Electrical resistance or conductance sensors→ Ground testers
Feeler gauges
Fiber optic fault locators
Fish tape→ Fish tapes
Forklifts
Frequency calibrator or simulator→ Signal analyzers
Fuse pullers
Gas generators→ Generators
Grounding hardware→ Clamp sticks; Ground straps; Temporary protective grounds
Hacksaw→ Electric hacksaws; Hacksaws
Hammers
Heat tracing equipment→ Infrared thermometers
Hex keys
High voltage cable detection→ Cable locating meters; Hotsticks
Hoists
Hole saws
Hydraulic truck cranes→ Hydraulic boom trucks; Hydraulic booms
Hydrometers
Impact wrenches
Insulation testers
Jacks
Ladders
Laser printers
Light bulb changer→ Bulb extractors
Lightmeters→ Light meters
Linemans pliers→ Lineman's pliers
Locking pliers→ Slide lock pliers
Luxmeters→ Lumen meters
Manlift or personnel lift→ Manlifts; Personnel lifts
Megohmmeters
Metal inert gas welding machine→ Metal inert gas MIG welders
Microcontrollers→ Programmable logic controllers PLC; Proportional integral derivative PID controllers; Teach pendants
Micrometers
Multimeters
Needlenose pliers
Notebook computers→ Laptop computers
Nut drivers
Ohmmeters
Oscilloscopes→ Scope meters
Personal computers
Phasemeters→ Phase rotation meters
Pipe bending tools→ Hydraulic pipe benders; Pipe benders; Polyvinyl chloride PVC benders
Pipe or tube cutter→ Pipe cutters
Platform lift→ Staging equipment
Plotter printers→ Plotters
Pneumatic hammer→ Jackhammers
Pneumatic sanding machines→ Bead blasters; Sandblasters
Portable data input terminals→ Computer diagnostic devices
Power blowers→ Air blowers
Power drills
Power grinders
Power saws→ Cement cutters
Power screwguns→ Power screwdrivers
Protective gloves→ Rubber insulating gloves
Pullers→ Comealongs
Punches or nail sets or drifts→ Knockout punches; Punches; Screw starters
Rectifiers
Safety harnesses or belts→ Safety belts; Safety harnesses; Safety lines
Scaffolding
Scanners
Screwdrivers
Signal generators→ Function generators
Socket sets→ Socket wrench sets
Soldering iron→ Soldering irons
Specialty wrenches→ Spline key wrenches
Spot welding machine→ Portable welding equipment; Tack welding equipment
Stripping tools→ Wire strippers
Tachometers
Tape measures
Terminations→ Termination tools
Threading dies→ Pipe threaders
Threading taps
Torque wrenches
Touch pads→ Touch screens
Track cranes→ Overhead cranes
Two way radios
Utility knives
Voltage or current meters→ Digital clamp meters; High-voltage detectors; Low voltage detectors; Test lamps; Voltmeters
Wattmeters
Winches→ Cable winches; Wire winches
Wire lug crimping tool→ Wire crimpers
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Leadership→ Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.