According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. | 86% |
| Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests. | 85% |
| Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly. | 84% |
| Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires. | 83% |
| Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments. | 81% |
| Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions. | 81% |
| Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used. | 80% |
| Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems. | 79% |
| Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications. | 79% |
| Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment. | 79% |
| Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance. | 78% |
| Maintain inventory of spare parts. | 77% |
| Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures. | 77% |
| Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems. | 77% |
| Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components. | 76% |
| Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications. | 75% |
| Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired. | 75% |
| Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions. | 69% |
| Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements. | 67% |
| Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair. | 67% |
