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Occupation Description

Operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

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Location	Pay Period	2009
		10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
United States	Hourly	$14.64	$18.29	$23.08	$28.94	$35.21
	Yearly	$30,500	$38,000	$48,000	$60,200	$73,200
South Carolina	Hourly	—	—	—	—	—
	Yearly	—	—	—	—	—

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• High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
• Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
• Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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• High is the wage at which 90% of workers earn less and 10% earn more.
• Middle is the wage at which 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
• Low is the wage at which 10% of workers earn less and 90% earn more.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
State Data Source: South Carolina Wage Information

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Note: The data for the State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly comparable. The projections period for state data is 2006-2016, while the projections period for national data is 2008-2018.

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National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
State Data Source: South Carolina Employment Security Commission

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Electro-Mechanical Technicians are grouped into the following occupations for which the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are listed.

• Electro-Mechanical Technicians
• Robotics Technicians

Knowledge:

• Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills:

• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Abilities:

• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Source: Occupational Information Network: Electro-Mechanical Technicians.

There is no information about knowledge, skills and abilities. This may occur because data has not been collected or because this is a composite occupation (e.g., "All Other").

Tasks and Activities

Electro-Mechanical Technicians are grouped into the following occupations for which occupation specific tasks, the most important generalized work activities, and detailed work activities are listed.

• Electro-Mechanical Technicians
• Robotics Technicians

Occupation Specific Tasks:

• Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, and microscopes.
• Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
• Develop, test, and program new robots.
• Inspect parts for surface defects.
• Install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
• Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, and fixtures.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
• Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
• Train others to install, use, and maintain robots.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Generalized Work Activities:

• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Detailed Work Activities:

• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• analyze test data
• calculate engineering specifications
• communicate technical information
• develop plans for programs or projects
• evaluate engineering data
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• install electronic equipment, components, or systems
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
• operate precision test equipment
• precision assemble electronic, electrical, or electromechanical equipment
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• read blueprints
• read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
• read schematics
• read technical drawings
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
• understand engineering data or reports
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use combination welding procedures
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use knowledge of metric system
• use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
• use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use scientific research methodology
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
• use technical regulations for engineering problems

Source: Occupational Information Network: Electro-Mechanical Technicians.

Occupation Specific Tasks:

• Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
• Assist engineers in the design, configuration, or application of robotic systems.
• Attach wires between controllers.
• Build or assemble robotic devices or systems.
• Develop robotic path motions to maximize efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Develop three-dimensional simulations of automation systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble robots or peripheral equipment to make repairs such as replacement of defective circuit boards, sensors, controllers, encoders, and servomotors.
• Document robotics test procedures and results.
• Fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures using metalworking machines.
• Inspect installation sites.
• Install new robotic systems in stationary positions or on tracks.
• Install, program, and repair programmable controllers, robot controllers, end-of-arm tools, or conveyors.
• Maintain inventories of production supplies such as sensors and cables.
• Maintain service records of robotic equipment or automated production systems.
• Modify computer-controlled robot movements.
• Perform preventive or corrective maintenance on robotic systems or components.
• Program complex systems such as vision systems.
• Test performance of robotic assemblies using instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, and bridges.
• Train customers or other personnel to install, use, or maintain robots.
• Train robots using artificial intelligence software and interactive training techniques to perform simple or complex tasks such as designing and carrying out a series of iterative tests of chemical samples.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems using knowledge of microprocessors, programmable controllers, electronics, circuit analysis, mechanics, sensor or feedback systems, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Generalized Work Activities: No information about "Generalized Work Activities" for this occupation is available.

Detailed Work Activities: No information about "Detailed Work Activities" for this occupation is available.

Source: Occupational Information Network: Robotics Technicians.

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Education and Training

Occupation: Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Most Common Educational/Training Level: Associate degree
Related Instructional Programs: Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

WIA Eligible Training Provider List: http://www.workforcesouthcarolina.com/provider/

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections (Education/Training Level, Educational Attainment); National Center for Education Statistics (Typical Instructional Programs)

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