These technicians develop, modify, test and calibrate machinery to ensure tjat specifications are met and equipment operates correctly. They check design drawings against specifications and use engineering skills under the supervison of engineers and scientists. They read dials and meters to test electrical parts. They develop and assemble new or modified mechanical parts and measuring instruments for the machinery.
Holand Code
RI
Field/Cluster:
Engineering, Architecture, Science and Mathematics
Future Jobs Avail:
Education Level:
3
Job Growth (%)
Annual Job Opening
Lowest 10% Salary ($)
34900
Median Salary ($)
56250
Highest 90% Salary ($)
85430
Work Values
Responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge (Strengths and Talents)
Emerging Jobs
Work Values
Responsibilities
Skills and Knowledge (Strengths and Talents)
Emerging Jobs
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