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Summary Description


	Set up, test, and adjust manufacturing machinery or equipment, using any combination of electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Advanced Manufacturing Technician

2.	Manufacturing Engineer

3.	Manufacturing Process Technician

4.	Manufacturing Production Technician

5.	Manufacturing Technician

6.	Process Engineer

7.	Product Introduction Manager

8.	Production Technician

9.	Production Technician, Semiconductor Processing Equipment

10.	Research and Development Machinist

11.	Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician

12.	Solar Hot Water Heater Manufacturing Technician

Job Tasks

	Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.

	Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications. Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

	Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. Operate industrial equipment.

	Calibrate or adjust equipment to ensure quality production, using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors, or ring gauges. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

	Set up and verify the functionality of safety equipment. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Monitor the productivity or efficiency of industrial operations. Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.

	Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products. Determine causes of operational problems or failures.

	Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

	Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements. Prepare detailed work plans.

	Start up and shut down processing equipment. Operate industrial equipment.

	Prepare and assemble materials. Prepare materials for processing.

	Provide advice or training to other technicians. Train personnel on proper operational procedures.

	Measure and record data associated with operating equipment. Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects. Maintain operational records or records systems.

	Assist engineers in developing, building, or testing prototypes or new products, processes, or procedures. Create physical models or prototypes. Develop technical methods or processes.

	Prepare production documents, such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records, inventory reports, or productivity reports. Prepare operational reports.

	Install new equipment. Install production equipment or systems.

	Keep production logs. Prepare operational reports.

	Clean production equipment or work areas. Maintain clean work areas.

	Collect hazardous or non-hazardous waste in correctly labeled barrels or other containers and transfer them to collection areas. Maintain clean work areas.

	Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors. Prepare operational reports.

	Select cleaning materials, tools, or equipment. Select project materials.

	Build product subassemblies or final assemblies. Assemble equipment or components.

	Ship packages, following carrier specifications. Package materials for transport.

	Maintain inventory of job materials. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Build packaging for finished products. Assemble equipment or components.

	Package finished products. Package materials for transport.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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