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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

SOC 49-2094.00Job Zone 3 · Medium Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers the diagnosis, repair, installation, preventive maintenance, and documentation of commercial and industrial electronic and electrical equipment across manufacturing, industrial, and institutional environments, from entry-level bench work through organizational leadership of maintenance programs.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Basic test instruments and digital multimeters — identify and apply under direct supervision to measure voltage, current, and resistance on commercial electronic equipment.
  2. Equipment maintenance logs — record observed performance problems, repair actions, and test results under technician guidance in an industrial shop environment.
  3. Faulty electronic components — recognize visible defects such as loose connections, frayed wires, and burnt parts during supervised inspection of industrial assemblies.
  4. Schematic diagrams and wiring charts — read and interpret with instructor or senior technician support to locate circuit elements on industrial control panels.
  5. Preventive maintenance checklists — follow step-by-step procedures to clean, check, and lubricate commercial equipment under direct oversight on a scheduled maintenance cycle.
  6. Test equipment and diagnostic software — set up and operate under supervision to verify basic functional operation of electronic units in a controlled lab or shop setting.
  7. Hand tools and soldering equipment — use safely and accurately under direct guidance to replace discrete components on commercial electronic circuit boards.
  8. CAD or schematic software — enter basic component data and reproduce simple drawings under direction to support documentation of repair tasks.
  9. Safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures — apply consistently under supervision when preparing industrial equipment for inspection or repair.
  10. Operational parameters of newly repaired equipment — observe and report deviations to a supervising technician during initial post-repair power-up tests.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Diagnostic test equipment and analytical software — apply routinely without close supervision to isolate malfunctions in commercial and industrial electronic systems.
  2. Electronic equipment maintenance logs — maintain accurately and consistently, recording calibration results, repair histories, and recurring fault patterns across an assigned equipment fleet.
  3. Industrial electronic equipment — set up, configure, and test following manufacturer specifications to confirm proper operation before returning units to production service.
  4. Component assemblies and wiring harnesses — inspect methodically for defects, assembly errors, and code compliance during incoming quality checks on industrial installations.
  5. Repaired electronic equipment — install in industrial or manufacturing environments, coordinating with operations staff to minimize production downtime.
  6. Industrial control systems — operate and demonstrate correct use to production personnel or customers, identifying anomalies that indicate emerging faults.
  7. CAD and schematic software tools — modify and store updated circuit diagrams reflecting as-built repair changes, applying working knowledge of the software package in use.
  8. Scheduled preventive maintenance tasks — execute independently on commercial equipment, adjusting inspection frequency based on observed wear trends and equipment history.
  9. Technical service manuals and electronic publications — read and apply comprehension skills to select correct repair procedures for familiar equipment fault codes.
  10. Replacement parts and repair materials — evaluate and select appropriate components by comparing specifications against equipment requirements during routine repair cycles.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Complex electronic malfunctions in industrial systems — troubleshoot autonomously using advanced test equipment and diagnostic software, applying deductive reasoning across unfamiliar fault scenarios.
  2. Multi-equipment maintenance programs — manage and optimize preventive schedules, analyzing log data to identify systemic failure trends and adjust service intervals proactively.
  3. Industrial electronic systems — commission and validate end-to-end functional performance after major overhaul or new installation, interpreting systems-level test results against design specifications.
  4. Non-routine assembly defects and installation anomalies — assess and resolve using engineering judgment, escalating only when root cause requires design-authority input.
  5. Electronic equipment across diverse installation environments — configure and reinstall in military, industrial, and production settings, adapting mounting and interface solutions to site-specific constraints.
  6. Equipment operation demonstrations and malfunction analyses — conduct independently for operations teams, clearly communicating technical findings and corrective actions to non-technical audiences.
  7. Facility equipment databases and schematic repositories — develop, update, and query to produce accurate documentation packages supporting regulatory audits and maintenance planning.
  8. Quality control analyses on repaired and newly installed units — execute rigorously, applying measurement uncertainty awareness to calibration records and acceptance test reports.
  9. Emerging repair technologies and diagnostic methods — research and evaluate through active learning, integrating applicable techniques into established shop practices.
  10. Cross-functional problem-solving on high-impact equipment failures — lead technical investigation, synthesizing electrical, mechanical, and software evidence to deliver verified root-cause findings.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational maintenance strategy for commercial and industrial electronic equipment — develop and implement, aligning preventive and predictive programs with production reliability targets and budget constraints.
  2. Technical competency frameworks for repair technician teams — design and oversee, defining skill progression milestones and coordinating structured on-the-job training across experience levels.
  3. Enterprise equipment documentation and CMMS platforms — direct the configuration and governance of, ensuring data integrity for maintenance histories, calibration records, and parts inventories.
  4. Complex multi-system troubleshooting methodologies — establish and standardize across the maintenance organization, drawing on advanced systems analysis to eliminate chronic failure modes.
  5. Capital repair and equipment replacement decisions — advise senior leadership on, integrating life-cycle cost data, failure trend analyses, and operational risk assessments.
  6. Quality assurance programs for repair and calibration activities — architect and lead, setting acceptance criteria and audit processes that satisfy regulatory and customer requirements.
  7. Cross-departmental collaboration on new equipment installations — champion, interfacing with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure maintainability requirements are embedded in design and procurement specifications.
  8. Emerging electronics and diagnostic technologies — evaluate strategically, recommending adoption roadmaps that enhance organizational repair capability and reduce mean time to repair.
  9. Safety and compliance culture within the maintenance function — model and reinforce, authoring policies and leading reviews that sustain lockout/tagout, ESD, and hazardous-materials standards.
  10. Organizational knowledge transfer and succession readiness — lead through formal mentoring, technical writing initiatives, and cross-training programs that preserve critical repair expertise across workforce transitions.

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O*NET skills
RepairingOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisCritical ThinkingEquipment MaintenanceJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringEquipment SelectionReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningOperation and ControlSystems AnalysisTime ManagementWritingSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge domains
Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignEducation and Training
Abilities
Near VisionInformation OrderingProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningFinger DexterityManual DexterityVisual Color DiscriminationVisualization
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityCautiousnessIntellectual CuriosityPerseveranceIntegrity
Technology
Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareInternet browser softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareOperating system softwareWord processing software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  2. Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  3. Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  4. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  5. Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
  6. Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
  7. Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
  8. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
CIP education codes
47.010447.0105

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