Summary:
The main function of an instrument technician is to repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Job Responsibilities:
• Supervise scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, and repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Review work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
• Supervise testing of faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Supervise and assign inspection of components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation and for defects such as loose connections and frayed wires.
• Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
Skills:
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Expert knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware.
• Expert knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Education/Experience:
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience/training required.
• 10+ years experience required.