Electro-Mechanical Technicians
SOC: 17-3024.00 · Job Zone 3 (Medium preparation)
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.
Task Breakdown
12 tasks analyzed
Develop, test, or program new robots.
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.
Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop, test, or program new robots. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 6% |
| Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 10% |
| Prepare written documentation of electromechanical test results. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 5% |
| Inspect parts for surface defects. | Routine Manual | - | - | 8% |
| Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools. | Routine Manual | - | - | 12% |
| Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 8% |
| Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 8% |
| Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes. | Routine Manual | - | - | 15% |
| Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 4% |
| Train others to install, use, or maintain robots. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 4% |
| Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures. | Routine Manual | - | - | 5% |
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