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ELECTRO-MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS

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Occupation Description:

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Specialized Occupations:

Robotics Technicians (ONET code: 17-3024.01)


	Occupation Description:

	Build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.


	Typical Tasks:

	Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots. Program complex robotic systems, such as vision systems. Maintain inventories of production supplies such as sensors and cables. Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems. Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures, using metalworking machines. Document robotics test procedures and results. Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.


	Skills:

	Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.. 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.. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.. Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.. Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.. 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..


	Knowledge:

	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.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. 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.. Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models..

Typical Tasks:

Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Skills:

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly..
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action..
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it..
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance..
Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it..
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..

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Education & Training:

Associate degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$59,826.00	$28.76	$28.24	$17.06 - $34.65
Bridgeport/Stamford	$40,970.00	$19.69	$24.25	$13.77 - $31.56
Hartford	$64,198.00	$30.87	$30.99	$25.02 - $35.96

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