ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN (Manufacturing Only)

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National (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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OJT hours

Safety and Health

100

Following all safety procedures and policies.
Working safely around machinery.
Properly using all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Using Lock Out/Tag Out procedure whenever required.
Properly using, storing, disposing of all trade-related hazmats, such as lubricants.
Safely cleaning lead- or asbestos-containing machinery/equipment (if applicable).

Electronics and Workplace Orientation

300

Demonstrating an understanding of circuitry basics.
Identifying and using various electrical measuring instruments, including but not limited to: ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and temperature devices.
Identifying component parts of machines/equipment and production lines (if applicable).

Operating Computers and Programming Software

600

Using Numerical Control (NC) and/or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programs.
Utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (if available).
Programming Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); Debugging and troubleshooting PLC software.
Programming lasers (if applicable).

Applying Technical Knowledge

800

Accurately reading, interpreting, and drawing schematic diagrams.
Accurately reading circuit drawings.
Demonstrating knowledge of IPC Code 610 (if applicable).
Using statistical process control methods, e.g., Pareto analysis or Ishikawa diagrams to help ensure operational efficiency.
Correctly interpreting data and implementing or assisting in implementing changes to workplace processes where necessary.
Reading and understanding Bill of Materials (where applicable).

Performing Maintenance

1.1K

Developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules, using computerized systems.
Conducting manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures.
Conducting experientially determined maintenance procedures.
Cleaning machines and/or equipment.
Performing tasks including, but not limited to: lubricating machinery/equipment; adjusting motor speeds; adjusting motor controllers.

Troubleshooting

4.5K

Developing familiarity with machinery, equipment, electrical cabinets: components, functions, etc.
Communicating effectively with operators/other workers about specifics of problems.
Utilizing a combination of skills such as: reading outputs from machinery/equipment internal diagnostics, reading measuring instruments, using sense of vision to identify cause(s) of problem, and to repair all machinery/equipment.
Summoning engineer, or other appropriate person, if problem cannot be quickly resolved. Assisting that person in completing repairs.
Soldering; acquiring solder certification similar to IPC 7711/21(at option of sponsor). Wave soldering (if applicable).
Using tools to perform repairs, e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, tweezers, hand drills, rotary tools.
Contacting vendors to secure needed parts and/or to obtain technical assistance.
Tracking downtime on machinery/equipment; analyzing results; using analysis to improve future operations (if applicable).
Welding (if applicable).