1. Developing familiarity with machinery, equipment, electrical
cabinets: components, functions, etc.
2. Communicating effectively with operators/other workers
about specifics of problems.
3. 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.
4. Summoning engineer, or other appropriate person, if
problem cannot be quickly resolved. Assisting that person
in completing repairs. 5. Soldering; acquiring solder certification similar to IPC
7711/21(at option of sponsor). Wave soldering (if
applicable).
6. Using tools to perform repairs, e.g., screwdrivers,
wrenches, pliers, tweezers, hand drills, rotary tools.
7. Contacting vendors to secure needed parts and/or to
obtain technical assistance.
8. Tracking downtime on machinery/equipment; analyzing
results; using analysis to improve future operations (if
applicable).
9. Welding (if applicable).