Job Description:

• 1) Fabricates, tests, analyzes, and adjusts precision electromechanical instruments, such as accelerometers, altimeters, electromedical instruments, gyroscopes, temperature probes, and x-ray inspection systems, according to blueprints and other specifications, using handtools, metalworking machines, and precision measuring and testing instruments: Operates metalworking machines, such as bench lathe, milling machine, punch press, and drill press to fabricate housings, fittings, jigs, and fixtures, and verifies dimensions, using precision measuring instruments.

• 2) Assembles wires, insulation, and electrical components, such as resistors and capacitors, following method layouts, using fixtures, binocular microscope, soldering equipment, tweezers, and handtools.

• 3) Installs electrical assemblies and hardware in housing, using handtools and soldering equipment.

• 4) Tests assembled instruments for circuit continuity and operational reliability, using test instruments, such as multimeter, oscilloscope, oscillator, electronic voltmeter, and bridge.

• 5) Analyzes test results and repairs or adjusts instruments according to analysis.

• 6) Records test results and writes report on fabrication techniques used.

• 7) May calibrate instruments according to specifications.

• 8) May specialize in assembly of prototype or production instruments and be designated Development Technician.