| Job Title |
Electronics Mechanic |
| Job Description |
Repairs Electronic Equipment, Such As Computers, Industrial
Controls, Audio And Video Systems, Radar Systems, Telemetering
And Missile Control Systems, Transmitters, Antennas, And
Servomechanisms, Following Blueprints And Manufacturers'
Specifications, And Using Handtools And Test Instruments:
Converses With Equipment Operators To Ascertain Problems With
Equipment Before Breakdown, And To Determine If Breakdown Is Due
To Human Error Or Mechanical Problems. Tests Faulty Equipment
And Applies Knowledge Of Functional Operation Of Electronic
Units And Systems To Diagnose Cause Of Malfunction. Tests
Electronic Components And Circuits To Locate Defects, Using
Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Ammeters, And Voltmeters.
Replaces Defective Components And Wiring And Adjusts Mechanical
Parts, Using Handtools And Soldering Iron. Aligns, Adjusts, And
Calibrates Equipment According To Specifications. Calibrates
Testing Instruments. Maintains Records Of Repairs, Calibrations,
And Tests. May Enter Information Into Computer To Copy Program
From One Electronic Component To Another, Or To Draw, Modify Or
To Store Schematics, Applying Knowledge Of Software Package
Used. May Install Equipment In Industrial Or Military
Establishments And In Aircraft And Missiles. May Operate
Equipment, Such As Communication Equipment Or Missile Control
Systems In Ground And Flight Test, And Be Required To Hold
License From Governmental Agency. May Be Designated According To
Type Of Equipment Repaired As Customer-engineering Specialist
(office Machines); Electronics Mechanic, Computer (any
Industry); Radar Mechanic (any Industry); Voting-machine
Repairer (government Ser.).
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