Mechatronics Technician (Intermediate, installer-focus)

Blum Inc.

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

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Skills

Maintain safety and health at work while contributing to the avoidance of instances of environmental pollution caused by the company

Ascertain health and safety risk in the workplace and adopt measures for the avoidance of hazards (Core)
Deploy occupationally related health and safety and accident prevention measures (Core)
Describe behaviors when accidents occur and institute initial measures (Core)
Deploy regulations for preventative fire protection; describe behaviors in the event of fire and initiate firefighting measures (Core)
Explain possible instances of environmental pollution caused by the company providing training and its contribution to environmental protection using examples (Core)

Follow company and technical communication guidelines

Procure and evaluate information (Core)
Conduct discussions with line managers, colleagues and within the team in a manner appropriate to the situation, present facts and circumstances (Core)
Use opportunities to resolve conflicts (Core)
Handle IT systems, and in particular, deploy software and connect and use peripheral devices (Core)
Protect and secure data (Core)
Prepare protocols and reports using standard software (Core)
Read and use partial, group, and overall drawings (Core)
Read and use circuit documentation on sub-assemblies and devices used in fluid power (Core)
Read and use electrical, block, function, assembly, and connection plans (Core)
Utilize technical regulations, operating instructions, work directives, and other information (Core)
Explain products and work results on handover and provide initial instructions as to function (Core)
Use company information and communication systems (Core)

Plan and control work processes and check and evaluate the quality of work

Stipulate stages of work in accordance with functional, technical production and business criteria (Core)
Stipulate and secure work processes in accordance with organizational and information criteria (Core)
Plan work in a team, assign tasks (Core)
Plan and set up the workplace (Core)
Request and provide materials, tools and equipment in an order-related manner (Core)
Prepare processing machines for the work process (Core)
Calibrate tools, machine tools, testing and measuring equipment and technical equipment ready for operational use, check and maintain such tools and equipment and initiate measures for the rectification of errors (Core)
Monitor, evaluate and check own work and work done by others (Core)
Document materials, spare parts, work time, and technical checks (Core)
Observe standards and specifications for quality assurance of the products and secure quality in completing the order according due consideration to upstream and downstream divisions (Core)

Check, mark off, and label workpieces to ensure quality assurance

Measure lengths, observe tolerances, and check matching (Core)
Check areas for evenness, angularity, and precision of form and evaluate the quality of surface areas (Core)
Monitor form of surface areas and characteristics of joining surfaces in accordance with technical requirements (Core)
Mark off and label workpieces (Core)
Measure angles and check using angle gauges (Core)

Cut, separate, and reform manually or by machine and then join equipment

Select and use measuring instruments for the measurement and checking of lengths, angles, and areas (Core)
Saw sheet metals, boards, and metal and plastic profiles as marked out (Core)
File and chamfer areas and forms on workpieces flat, angled, and parallel to measure (Core)
Create and deburr drill holes (Core)
Create internal and external screw threads (Core)
Process workpieces by turning (Optional)
Process workpieces by milling (Optional)
Cut metal and acrylic sheets profiles as marked out (Core)
Select and install fasteners according to torque specifications (Core)
Install dowels and pins (Optional)
Join pipe connections (Core)
Weld, cut, deburr, and thread metal pipes (Optional)

Install electrical subassemblies and components

Assemble, connect, and wire electrical components, housings, and circuit unit combinations (Core)
Select, install, connect, and label components for electrical auxiliary and circuit units (Core)
Install, label components for open and closed loop control, measure, test, and debug (Core)
Select, prepare, lay, and connect cables according to electrical load, routing, and purpose (Optional)
Wire up sub-assemblies and devices using various methods according to documentation and prints (Core)
Correct errors and document changes to electrical prints (Optional)

Measure and test electrical values and install and test hardware and software components

Specify measuring procedures, measuring devices, assess measurement errors, and set up measuring equipment (Core)
Measure voltages, current, then select correct size cables and/or conductors (Core)
Measure and test analog and digital signals (Core)
Check electrical parameters of sub-assemblies and components (Core)
Build electrical circuits and test function (Core)
Test hardware and software interfaces, compatibility of hardware components, and system requirements with software (Core)
Assemble and connect system components (Core)
Configure hardware, install, and test software (Core)
Install and configure network systems (Core)
Test signals at interfaces, interpret protocols, test systems (Core)
Carry out version changes of software (Core)
Document changes in hardware and software (Core)

Build and test control systems and program mechatronic systems

Install, connect, and test electrical and fluid power circuits (Core)
Build and connect electrical and fluid power circuits, test, and adjust systems for the provision of electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic pressure (Core)
Measure and adjust pressure in fluid power systems (Core)
Analyze assignment, in particular sequences and reciprocal effect at interfaces of the system to be controlled (Core)
Align control concepts and select control equipment (Core)
Install sensors, actuators, and valving (Core)
Check and adjust the interaction of connected functions, consider interfaces in localizing errors (Core)
Evaluate control systems of different designs (Core)
Prepare, enter, and test application programs for control systems (Core)
Monitor program process in mechatronic systems, identify, and rectify errors (Core)

Assemble subassemblies and components into machines and systems

Identify and troubleshoot sub-assemblies and components and check characteristics are error-free (Core)
Carry out preliminary installations (Core)
Install lubricating and cooling systems (Core)
Install fluid power component, in particular cylinders and valves (Core)
Prepare, lay, and connect up pipes and hoses, check for leaks (Core)
Match sub-assemblies and components, adjust to the correct functionality and secure position (Core)
Install mechanical drive systems, drives, gears, and coupling systems and verify the functionality of movable parts (Core)
Install and connect circuit devices (Core)
Install, adjust, and connect sensors (Core)
Check functions during the installation process (Core)

Test and adjust the functioning of mechatronic systems

Install/troubleshoot signal processing sub-assemblies and check incoming and outgoing signals (Core)
Calibrate measuring equipment for the recording of pressure and temperature (Core)
Adjust sensing distance of sensors (Core)
Install and adjust actuators in accordance with technical specifications (Core)
Locate symptoms and faults for mechanical, fluidic, and electrical equipment through visual checks, testing, and measurement (Core)
Install and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) (Core)
Install, test, and debug automated manufacturing equipment (Core)

Commission, operate, and maintain mechatronic systems

Check guarding against direct contact (Core)
Check effectiveness of protective measures, in particular, fault current protective equipment, measure insulation, and short circuits (Core)
Check the effectiveness of mechanical and electrical safety fixtures, in particular, emergency off switches and alarm systems (Core)
Test and commission auxiliary and control current circuits including the relevant signal and command transmitters for open and closed loop control, and monitoring systems (Core)
Check main circuits and gradually commission, measure operational values, adjust target values (Core)
Commission fluid power equipment (Core)
Check and secure fixing, energy supply, lubrication, cooling, and disposal systems (Core)
Load and secure programs and data, check and adjust program process (Core)
Check protective measures for electromagnetic compatibility (Core)
Identify system parameters at the time when commissioning takes place, compare with stipulated values and adjust (Core)
Inspect mechatronic systems, check function of safety systems and protocol checks (Core)
Dismantle devices and sub-assemblies noting their function and label parts with regard to position and functional alignment (Core)
Correct malfunctions by conducting remedial procedures and exchanging parts and sub-assemblies (Core)
Correct software errors (Core)
Compare system parameters with stipulated values and make adjustments (Core)
Repair mechatronic systems according due consideration to company processes (Core)

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