| Job Title |
Instrument Mechanic, Weapons System |
| Job Description |
Repairs, Tests, And Calibrates Optomechanical Instruments,
Such As Range Finders, Gun Directors, And Fire-control
Instruments, According To Specifications, Using Handtools, Bench
Machines, And Precision Measuring Instruments: Disassembles
Optomechanical Instruments And Inspects For Defects, Such As
Broken Or Worn Mechanical Parts And Scratched Or Defectively
Coated Optical Elements. Fabricates Replacement Parts, Using
Bench Lathes, Drill Presses, And Milling Machines. Cleans
Optical Element, Using Cloth, And Immerses Element In Solution
To Remove Defective Coating. Files And Hones Mechanical Parts To
Facilitate Meshing Of Gears. Coats Optical Element, Using
Coating Equipment. Reassembles Instruments And Adjusts Parts To
Ensure Freedom Of Movement, Using Handtools. Installs Instrument
In Test Fixture Or Mount, And Sights Known Objective Of Fixed
Distance And Height To Test Sighting Accuracy Of Instrument.
Adjusts Readings On Instrument Dials To Calibrate Instrument
According To Observation. Measures Dial Graduations And Scales
To Verify Accuracy, Using Precision Measuring Instruments.
Engraves Scales And Graduations On Instrument Dials To Correct
Errors, Using Pantograph Engraving Machine.
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