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Robotics Technicians

SOC 17-3024.01Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers installation, programming, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of industrial robotic systems and automated production equipment in manufacturing and technical service environments calibrated to a Job Zone 3 associate-degree or vocational credential pathway.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Defective circuit boards and basic sensors — identify and replace under direct supervision on a production-floor robotic cell.
  2. Service records and maintenance logs — complete and file accurately following established templates in an automated manufacturing environment.
  3. Hand tools and power tools — use to align and assemble robotic components under technician guidance on a light-assembly line.
  4. Wiring diagrams and technical manuals — read and interpret to connect wires between controllers under close oversight in a controlled shop setting.
  5. Preventive maintenance checklists — follow step-by-step to inspect robotic systems and peripheral equipment on a scheduled basis.
  6. Basic electronic test instruments — apply to measure voltage, continuity, and signal outputs under supervisor direction on bench-level repairs.
  7. Robot controller interfaces — navigate and observe to monitor operational parameters during supervised system start-up procedures.
  8. Programmable controller documentation — review and summarize to support senior technicians during installation tasks in an industrial automation setting.
  9. Safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures — demonstrate correctly before entering a robotic work cell under direct technician supervision.
  10. Encoder and servomotor components — distinguish by type and function when sorting and staging parts for scheduled maintenance activities.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Faulty circuit boards, sensors, and encoders — diagnose and replace with reduced oversight during routine corrective maintenance on an automated production line.
  2. Programmable logic controllers and robot controllers — install and configure following established procedures in a mid-volume manufacturing environment.
  3. Robotic system faults — troubleshoot using knowledge of electronics, mechanics, and sensor feedback systems to restore uptime on familiar equipment.
  4. End-of-arm tools and conveyor components — adjust, repair, and test independently to meet production specifications in an assembly or warehousing facility.
  5. Computer-controlled robot movement programs — modify parameters within approved bounds to accommodate product changeovers on the shop floor.
  6. Preventive and corrective maintenance schedules — execute and adapt for multiple robotic cells, documenting outcomes in a digital maintenance database.
  7. Hydraulic and pneumatic subsystems — inspect and service using engineering schematics to resolve recurring performance issues in an industrial robot application.
  8. Maintenance and repair reports — draft clearly and submit on time, providing accurate technical detail for engineering review in a regulated production setting.
  9. Industrial control software and development environment tools — use routinely to upload, test, and verify robot programs after component replacement.
  10. Alignment fixtures and microscopes — apply to fit precision components within tolerance during robotic sub-assembly repairs in a technical workshop.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex robotic system failures — troubleshoot autonomously across mechanical, electronic, and software domains to minimize unplanned downtime in a high-throughput manufacturing facility.
  2. Programmable controllers, robot controllers, and end-of-arm tooling — install, program, and validate end-to-end without supervision to commission new automation cells.
  3. Non-routine sensor, feedback, and motion control faults — analyze using deductive and inductive reasoning to identify root causes on unfamiliar robotic platforms.
  4. Robot movement modification requirements — evaluate engineering change requests and implement precise program updates using industrial control and CAD/CAM software in production environments.
  5. Full-scope preventive maintenance programs — execute across multiple robot types and generations, identifying systemic wear trends and recommending design improvements.
  6. Hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo-drive systems — diagnose interdependencies and resolve cascading failures on integrated automation lines with minimal production impact.
  7. Technical service documentation — author comprehensive repair histories, failure analyses, and procedural updates that meet quality management system standards.
  8. Cross-functional technical problems — apply systems analysis and complex problem-solving skills to resolve automation issues spanning mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
  9. CAD and analytical software tools — leverage to model component fits, interpret vibration data, and validate mechanical corrections on precision robotic assemblies.
  10. Junior technicians and apprentices — guide through hands-on troubleshooting tasks, transferring practical knowledge of robot electronics and controller architecture on the job.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Robotics maintenance strategy and preventive maintenance standards — design and implement facility-wide to maximize equipment availability across a multi-cell automated production environment.
  2. Technical competency frameworks and training curricula — develop and deliver for robotics technician teams, elevating departmental skill levels across all equipment generations.
  3. Capital repair versus replacement decisions — lead evaluation of robotic assets using failure data, lifecycle cost analysis, and production impact metrics for executive reporting.
  4. Enterprise-level automation reliability programs — architect and champion, integrating predictive maintenance analytics and IIoT sensor data across industrial facilities.
  5. Cross-functional engineering, operations, and vendor teams — direct during complex system commissioning projects, ensuring robot controllers, PLCs, and peripheral equipment meet performance specifications.
  6. Robotics safety and compliance standards — establish and enforce across the organization, aligning lockout/tagout, cell guarding, and risk-assessment practices with regulatory requirements.
  7. Technology roadmaps for robotics and automation tooling — define in alignment with business growth objectives, selecting platforms, software ecosystems, and integration architectures.
  8. Continuous improvement initiatives — lead using quality control analysis and systems thinking to reduce mean-time-to-repair and drive measurable gains in automated line efficiency.
  9. Organizational knowledge base — build by codifying advanced troubleshooting procedures, programming standards, and lessons learned into auditable technical documentation systems.
  10. Vendor partnerships and service-level agreements — negotiate and manage for robotic systems and components, ensuring parts availability and support responsiveness for production-critical equipment.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted fault lookup — queries an LLM with error codes and symptom descriptions to retrieve candidate causes from technical documentation, then confirms each hypothesis through hands-on inspection of the physical robot.
  2. Maintenance log drafting — uses an AI writing assistant to structure service records and repair notes from verbal notes, while the technician supplies all observed measurements and part numbers.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic hypothesis generation — presents sensor readings, alarm logs, and observed mechanical behavior to an AI assistant to rank likely failure modes, then applies circuit analysis and physical testing to validate the shortlist Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Repair procedure retrieval — directs an AI tool to extract step-by-step procedures from OEM manuals and schematics for component replacements such as encoders or servomotors, verifying each step against the actual hardware before execution.
  3. Programmable controller code review — submits existing PLC or robot-controller code to an AI assistant for readability analysis and logic-error flagging, while retaining authorship of any modifications to robot movement paths.
Proficient
  1. Root-cause synthesis across subsystems — orchestrates an AI assistant through structured troubleshooting of interconnected hydraulic, pneumatic, and sensor feedback systems, using the tool to cross-reference failure patterns while the technician interprets physical evidence and commits to the final diagnosis Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. End-of-arm tooling modification support — feeds design constraints and motion requirements to an AI assistant to generate candidate controller-parameter adjustments, then tests outputs on the physical cell and iterates based on observed performance.
  3. Automated documentation pipeline — directs an AI tool to compile service histories, parts usage trends, and maintenance intervals into structured reports, applying critical judgment to flag anomalies the tool surfaces before submitting records.
  4. Training material generation — uses an AI assistant to draft troubleshooting guides and repair checklists from accumulated service data, editing content to ensure procedural accuracy reflects shop-floor reality.
Advanced
  1. Upskilling-window exploitation — leads the team in integrating AI diagnostic tools into standard troubleshooting workflows, designing evaluation criteria to measure whether AI-generated hypotheses reduce mean-time-to-repair without introducing unsafe shortcuts Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-domain failure modeling — constructs detailed prompts incorporating microprocessor behavior, feedback-loop parameters, and mechanical wear data, directing an AI assistant to model compounding failure scenarios and using results to schedule predictive maintenance interventions WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. AI tool governance for robotic cells — establishes validation protocols that define which troubleshooting tasks are suitable for AI delegation versus those requiring direct human judgment, communicating boundaries clearly to junior technicians and ensuring no autonomous AI action affects live production systems Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Troubleshooting
Score: 62.1 / 100
Quadrant: Q3_upskilling_window
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Computational Thinking
computational_thinking
Sources:Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication11 statements
Emerging
  1. Service record entries — documents basic repair activities and component replacements in maintenance logs using standard terminology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Verbal fault reporting — describes observed robotic system malfunctions to supervisors using basic technical vocabulary Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Technical documentation review — interprets wiring diagrams, schematics, and robot controller manuals to guide installation and repair tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Maintenance report drafting — compiles structured service records detailing corrective and preventive maintenance actions on robotic equipment O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-shift handoff communication — conveys system status, active faults, and pending repairs to incoming technicians through verbal and written briefings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional fault communication — translates robotic system error codes and diagnostic findings into clear written and verbal reports for engineers and production staff Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Programming change documentation — records modifications to robot controller movements and parameters with precise change logs that enable traceability O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Operator instruction delivery — explains safe robot operation procedures and new system configurations to production floor personnel using accessible, non-specialist language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Technical knowledge transfer — authors standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides for robotic systems that enable consistent repair practices across the technician team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder-level reporting — presents fleet reliability metrics, recurring fault patterns, and recommended capital repairs to engineering and operations leadership with data-backed clarity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-discipline communication facilitation — bridges language between automation engineers, programmers, and maintenance crews to align on system modifications and downtime root causes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership9 statements
Emerging
  1. Task ownership initiation — takes personal responsibility for completing assigned robot component replacements and maintenance tasks without requiring repeated direction Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Safety leadership modeling — consistently follows lockout/tagout and robotic cell safety protocols, setting a visible standard for junior co-workers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Repair prioritization — independently assesses urgency of multiple concurrent robotic faults and sequences repair tasks to minimize production downtime Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Peer guidance provision — assists less experienced technicians in reading circuit diagrams and executing first-time repair procedures on programmable controllers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Maintenance initiative leadership — identifies systemic failure trends in robotic equipment and proposes preventive maintenance schedule adjustments to supervisors without prompting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. On-call repair leadership — leads emergency fault response during unplanned robotic system outages, coordinating parts sourcing and repair sequencing under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Technician mentorship program — designs and delivers structured on-the-job training for new robotics technicians covering troubleshooting methodology, controller programming, and safety compliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Continuous improvement leadership — champions automation reliability improvement projects, setting measurable uptime targets and driving cross-functional corrective action plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Technical standards authorship — leads development of departmental maintenance standards and repair qualification criteria that elevate team-wide competency benchmarks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition9 statements
Emerging
  1. Skill gap recognition — identifies personal knowledge limits in specific robotic subsystems (e.g., hydraulics, servo control) and seeks reference materials before attempting unfamiliar repairs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Repair assumption checking — pauses before executing a fix to confirm that the identified fault cause aligns with observed symptoms rather than proceeding on initial instinct Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Diagnostic strategy awareness — reflects on which troubleshooting approaches yielded accurate fault isolation on previous robotic repairs and applies those patterns to new scenarios Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning resource targeting — selects appropriate technical manuals, OEM documentation, or online resources based on accurate self-assessment of knowledge gaps in specific controller platforms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Error pattern self-analysis — reviews personal repair history and recurring misdiagnoses to adjust diagnostic reasoning processes for electromechanical and sensor-related faults Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — recognizes when simultaneous fault conditions on multi-robot systems exceed reliable solo assessment and proactively requests collaborative diagnosis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Skill development planning — constructs a personal learning roadmap targeting emerging robot platforms, new controller architectures, or advanced programming environments relevant to the facility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Systematic reasoning modeling — articulates and teaches personal diagnostic thinking frameworks to other technicians, making expert troubleshooting logic explicit and transferable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Knowledge boundary mapping — maintains awareness of the evolving edge of robotics technology and benchmarks personal competency against new automation standards to guide continuous development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking11 statements
Emerging
  1. Symptom-to-system linkage — connects observable robotic fault symptoms (unusual motion, error codes, sensor alarms) to candidate subsystems using basic knowledge of robot architecture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Evidence-based repair selection — consults fault codes, service records, and visual inspection results before selecting a replacement component rather than guessing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Root cause elimination — applies systematic exclusion logic to differentiate between mechanical, electrical, and software causes of robotic system failures before committing to a repair path Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Maintenance record analysis — reviews historical service logs to identify recurring failure patterns in specific robots or components and adjusts preventive maintenance intervals accordingly O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assumption challenge in repair — questions initial fault diagnoses when repair actions do not resolve the issue, re-evaluating sensor feedback, circuit analysis, and controller parameters Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-system fault analysis — isolates the origin of faults that span mechanical, electronic, and software domains in integrated robotic cells using structured diagnostic methodologies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Modification impact evaluation — assesses downstream consequences of proposed changes to robot movement programs or end-of-arm tooling configurations before implementation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Preventive vs. corrective trade-off reasoning — evaluates cost, risk, and production impact to determine whether a degraded component warrants immediate replacement or scheduled maintenance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Fleet-level failure analysis — applies statistical reasoning across maintenance data from multiple robotic systems to distinguish systemic design weaknesses from isolated incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-domain diagnostic synthesis — integrates knowledge of microprocessors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and feedback systems simultaneously to resolve complex, multi-causal robotic failures O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Reliability risk assessment — evaluates proposed automation modifications or new robot deployments for failure mode risks before sign-off, using structured hazard analysis approaches Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Maintenance team participation — actively contributes to group preventive maintenance tasks on robotic cells, fulfilling assigned roles without disrupting workflow Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Information sharing with peers — shares observed fault symptoms and diagnostic findings with fellow technicians to avoid duplicated troubleshooting effort Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Engineer-technician coordination — collaborates with automation engineers during robot reprogramming or system commissioning tasks, providing hands-on mechanical and electrical support Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Production team liaison — coordinates planned maintenance windows with production supervisors to minimize line disruption while completing necessary robotic system work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Parts and logistics collaboration — works with procurement and inventory teams to ensure correct replacement components (encoders, servomotors, circuit boards) are available for scheduled repairs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional fault resolution teams — contributes specialized electromechanical expertise within multi-discipline teams addressing complex robotic cell integration or reliability problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor and OEM collaboration — interfaces with robot manufacturer technical support, sharing diagnostic data and test results to resolve issues beyond in-house resolution capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Shift team knowledge integration — synthesizes fault observations and partial diagnostics from multiple technicians across shifts into a coherent repair strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Automation improvement team leadership — co-leads cross-functional teams with engineers and production staff to redesign maintenance workflows or upgrade robotic system reliability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. New system commissioning collaboration — serves as the technical lead for the maintenance perspective during installation and runoff of new robotic equipment, aligning engineering, operations, and safety stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Safety protocol adherence — follows all lockout/tagout, robot cell entry, and personal protective equipment requirements consistently regardless of time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accurate fault reporting — documents repair outcomes and residual concerns honestly in service records even when the resolution is incomplete Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Repair accountability — acknowledges when a diagnostic error or incorrect component replacement contributed to extended downtime and communicates this transparently to supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Work quality ownership — verifies that repaired robotic components and connections meet specification before returning equipment to production, refusing to accept substandard outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical maintenance documentation — maintains service records that accurately reflect all work performed, parts used, and known unresolved issues, enabling trustworthy maintenance histories Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Professional boundary maintenance — escalates repairs that exceed personal competency or authorization level rather than risking equipment damage or safety incidents Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Consistent professionalism under pressure — maintains composed, methodical behavior during high-stakes production outages, preserving work quality and colleague trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Safety culture stewardship — actively challenges unsafe practices observed in robotic maintenance operations and advocates for procedural improvements with evidence-based rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational integrity modeling — sets a visible standard for honest, complete, and timely documentation and repair accountability that shapes team-wide professional norms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Vendor relationship integrity — represents the organization's technical requirements accurately and honestly in OEM and contractor interactions, avoiding misrepresentation of fault conditions or warranty claims Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity9 statements
Emerging
  1. Improvised tooling adaptation — identifies alternative hand tools or fixtures available in the shop to complete a non-standard component alignment task when specified tooling is unavailable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Novel fault hypothesis generation — proposes alternative failure causes not listed in standard troubleshooting guides when conventional checks fail to isolate a robotic fault Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Workaround solution development — devises temporary operational modifications to robotic cell configurations that maintain production continuity while permanent parts are sourced Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Preventive maintenance innovation — suggests additions to standard maintenance checklists based on observed failure modes not covered by OEM documentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Custom diagnostic procedure design — develops facility-specific troubleshooting flowcharts for robot platforms based on observed failure patterns that exceed generic OEM guidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. End-of-arm tool adaptation — modifies or creates mounting solutions for end-of-arm tooling to accommodate non-standard workpiece configurations using available materials and design knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Movement program optimization — creatively adjusts robot path parameters and controller settings to improve cycle time or reduce wear on mechanical joints beyond default configurations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Reliability improvement invention — designs novel preventive maintenance interventions or hardware modifications that demonstrably reduce mean time between failures on specific robotic platforms Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Automation solution prototyping — contributes original mechanical or programming concepts during new robotic system design reviews, translating maintenance-informed insights into improved serviceability features Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. New platform engagement — approaches unfamiliar robot controller architectures or new sensor technologies as learning opportunities rather than obstacles to task completion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback integration — incorporates supervisor corrections on repair techniques or documentation practices into subsequent work without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Setback recovery in diagnostics — returns to a structured troubleshooting approach after an incorrect repair attempt, treating the failed diagnosis as informative rather than discouraging Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Voluntary skill expansion — pursues training or self-study in robotic programming languages, new controller platforms, or advanced electronics topics beyond current job requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Effort attribution on complex faults — attributes eventual success in resolving difficult multi-system robotic failures to systematic effort and methodical analysis rather than luck Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Technology evolution adaptation — proactively updates technical knowledge as robotic platforms, collaborative robot standards, and automation software evolve in the facility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance benchmark pursuit — sets personal targets for diagnostic accuracy and repair cycle time, using measured outcomes to drive progressive skill improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Constructive failure analysis — treats equipment failures caused by own repair errors as structured learning events, documenting lessons learned in personal technical notes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team learning culture cultivation — establishes peer review practices for complex fault resolution cases that normalize collective learning from diagnostic errors across the technician team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emerging technology mastery drive — independently acquires competency in next-generation robotic systems (e.g., AI-enabled robots, vision-guided automation) ahead of facility deployment timelines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Pre-task hazard awareness — pauses before entering a robotic cell to consciously verify that all energy isolation steps have been completed and environmental hazards assessed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Attention calibration during monitoring — maintains focused attention during operations monitoring tasks, recognizing early warning indicators in robot motion and system feedback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Distraction management in repair — sustains methodical diagnostic focus on complex robotic faults despite production floor interruptions, noise, and competing task demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Fatigue self-monitoring — recognizes personal signs of reduced attention or cognitive fatigue during extended maintenance shifts and adjusts task complexity or requests support accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Deliberate pacing in precision tasks — applies intentional slowing of action tempo when aligning and assembling fine-tolerance robotic components to prevent errors from rushed execution Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Emotional regulation during outages — maintains calm, systematic behavior under the emotional pressure of high-visibility production line outages, preventing stress-induced diagnostic errors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sensory attentiveness in fault detection — attends deliberately to auditory, tactile, and visual cues from mechanical and electronic robotic components during inspection to detect subtle degradation indicators Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional documentation practice — allocates focused, uninterrupted time to completing accurate maintenance records rather than deferring or rushing log entries Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Team emotional climate awareness — notices stress signals in technician teammates during high-pressure fault scenarios and intervenes with stabilizing communication to maintain collective diagnostic quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Mindful decision checkpoints — institutionalizes deliberate pause-and-verify steps at critical junctures in complex robot repair procedures, embedding mindful practice into team maintenance culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through unfamiliar faults — continues structured diagnostic effort on robotic systems with unfamiliar fault codes rather than immediately escalating without attempting analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Physical demand tolerance — maintains repair quality and attention to detail through physically demanding tasks such as working in confined robotic cell spaces or performing repetitive component alignments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Extended outage endurance — sustains methodical troubleshooting effort across multi-hour robotic system outages without degrading diagnostic rigor or documentation quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Repeated setback perseverance — continues pursuing correct fault isolation after multiple incorrect diagnoses on a complex robotic failure, maintaining confidence in the systematic process Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. High-pressure performance consistency — delivers accurate repairs and reliable documentation quality during peak production periods when equipment failures carry significant organizational impact Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Ambiguous fault navigation — works through robotic system failures with incomplete schematics, missing service history, or conflicting diagnostic signals without defaulting to component substitution guesswork Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustained preventive maintenance discipline — maintains rigorous adherence to preventive maintenance schedules during periods of high corrective workload, resisting the pressure to defer routine tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Crisis leadership under sustained adversity — leads technical response during extended multi-system automation failures affecting entire production lines, maintaining composure and strategic problem-solving across days of elevated pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational resilience building — develops contingency maintenance plans and cross-trained backup capabilities that sustain robotic system reliability even when key technicians are unavailable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Courageous safety advocacy — raises concerns about unsafe robotic system configurations or inadequate maintenance practices directly with management despite organizational resistance or time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Mechatronics Technician · Automation Technician · Assembly Technician · Automation Control Integrator · Automation Control Technician · Automation Controls Expert · Automation Controls Specialist · Automation Engineering Technician · Automation Technologist · Electrical and Instrumentation Specialist · Electrical and Instrumentation Technician (E and I Technician) · Equipment Maintenance Technician (Equipment Maintenance Tech)
RAPIDS apprenticeships
0210 · Mechatronics Technician · 0214 · Automation Technician
O*NET skills
TroubleshootingRepairingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlWritingSpeakingTime ManagementInstallationJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationMonitoringEquipment SelectionActive LearningMathematicsLearning StrategiesCoordination
Knowledge domains
Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsMechanicalDesignEnglish LanguageMathematicsProduction and ProcessingPhysics
Abilities
Deductive ReasoningNear VisionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningFinger DexterityOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingVisualization
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntellectual CuriosityAchievement OrientationAdaptability
Technology
Development environment softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareIndustrial control softwareObject or component oriented development softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareData base user interface and query softwareFile versioning softwareWeb platform development softwareOperating system software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Make repairs to robots or peripheral equipment, such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, or servomotors.
  2. Troubleshoot robotic systems, using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics, or pneumatics.
  3. Install, program, or repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
  4. Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
  5. Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
  6. Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
  7. Align, fit, or assemble components, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
  8. Attach wires between controllers.
CIP education codes
15.000015.000115.030315.040315.040415.040515.040615.040715.049915.0805

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