| Job Title |
Electronics Technician |
| Job Description |
Lays Out, Builds, Tests, Troubleshoots, Repairs And Modifies
Developmental And Production Electronic Components, Parts,
Equipment, And Systems, Such As Computer Equipment, Missile
Control Instrumentation, Electron Tubes, Test Equipment, And
Machine Tool Numerical Controls, Applying Principles And
Theories Of Electronics, Electrical Circuitry, Engineering
Mathematics, Electronic And Electrical Testing, And Physics:
Discusses Layout And Assembly Procedures And Problems With
Electronics Engineer (profess. & Kin.) 003.061-030 And Draws
Sketches To Clarify Design Details And Functional Criteria Of
Electronic Units. Assembles Experimental Circuitry (breadboard)
Or Complete Prototype Model According To Engineering
Instructions, Technical Manuals, And Knowledge Of Electronic
Systems And Components. Recommends Changes In Circuitry Or
Installation Specifications To Simplify Assembly And
Maintenance. Sets Up Standard Test Apparatus Or Devises Test
Equipment And Circuitry To Conduct Functional, Operational,
Environmental, And Life Tests To Evaluate Performance And
Reliability Of Prototype Or Production Model. Analyzes And
Interprets Test Data. Adjusts, Calibrates, Aligns, And Modifies
Circuitry And Components And Records Effects On Unit
Performance. Writes Technical Reports And Develops Charts,
Graphs, And Schematics To Describe And Illustrate System's
Operating Characteristics, Malfunctions, Deviations From Design
Specifications, And Functional Limitations For Consideration By
Engineers In Broader Determinations Affecting System Design And
Laboratory Procedures. May Operate Bench Lathes, Drills, Or
Other Machine Tools To Fabricate Parts, Such As Coils, Terminal
Boards, And Chassis. May Check Functioning Of Newly Installed
Equipment In Aircraft, Ships, And Structures To Evaluate System
Performance Under Actual Operating Conditions. May Instruct And
Supervise Other Technical Personnel. May Be Designated
According To Specialization In Electronic Applications As
Computer-laboratory Technician (profess. & Kin.);
Development-instrumentation Technician (profess. & Kin.);
Electronic-communications Technician (profess. & Kin);
Electronics Technician, Nuclear Reactor (profess. & Kin);
Experimental Electronics Developer (aircraft Mfg.);
Systems-testing-laboratory Technician (profess. & Kin.).
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