Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Operate, test, maintain, or calibrate 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.

Tasks Include:

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

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Projections Quick View:

Virginia: -13.0%

National: + 0.5%

Education

Associate's Degree

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Average Earnings:

National

$51,160.00

State

$55,310.00

Regional

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Description

Career Cluster:

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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Education

Required Level of Education

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 35.96%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) = 32.50%
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) = 25.95%
Some College Courses = 5.59%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 55.28%
None = 17.58%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 12.85%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 5.75%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 5.60%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.94%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 35.57%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 30.68%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.18%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.84%
None = 4.31%
Up to and including 1 month = 3.05%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.37%

On-the-Job Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 30.64%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 27.00%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 24.68%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 10.30%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 5.95%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.14%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.28%

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Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Test performance of electromechanical assemblies, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of assembly.
Install electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
Align, fit, or assemble component parts, using hand or power tools, fixtures, templates, or microscopes.
Inspect parts for surface defects.
Analyze and record test results, and prepare written testing documentation.
Verify part dimensions or clearances to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Operate metalworking machines to fabricate housings, jigs, fittings, or fixtures.
Repair, rework, or calibrate hydraulic or pneumatic assemblies or systems to meet operational specifications or tolerances.
Train others to install, use, or maintain robots.
Develop, test, or program new robots.

Tasks Include:

Operate, test, or maintain robotic equipment used for green production applications, such as waste-to-energy conversion systems, minimization of material waste, or replacement of human operators in dangerous work environments.

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Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Conductivity meters (Conductivity sensors)
Desktop computers
Digital cameras
Multimeters (Digital multimeters)
Low voltage alternating and direct current AC DC panelboards (Direct current DC power supplies)
Workshop presses (Drill presses)
Flowmeters (Flow meters)
Force or torque sensors (Force gauges)
Squares (Framing squares)
Signal generators (Function generators)
Hammers
Hex keys (Hex wrenches)
Hipot testers
Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
Laser measuring systems (Laser alignment tools)
Loadcells (Load cells)
Tape measures (Measuring tapes)
Megohmmeters
Open end wrenches
Oscilloscopes
Pipe bending tools (Pipe benders)
Threading machines (Pipe threading machines)
Pressure indicators (Pressure gauges)
Pressure indicators (Pressure sensors)
Microcontrollers (Programmable logic controllers PLC)
Goggles (Protective goggles)
Screwdrivers
Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
Soldering irons or guns (Soldering equipment)
Frequency analyzers (Spectrum analyzers)
Thermocouples
Voltage or current meters (Voltmeters)
Welding tools (Welding equipment)
Stripping tools (Wire strippers)

Technologies Include:

Analytical or scientific software

Circuit simulation software

Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided design CAD software
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks software
PTC Pro/ENGINEER software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft Access

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Manufacturing resource planning MRP software
Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management PLM

Industrial control software

Human machine interface HMI software
Motion control software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office software

Operating system software

Linux
Operating system software
UNIX

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Program testing software

Rockwell RSLogix

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Microsoft Word

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Additional Resources

Free information is available on the JETS Internet site:
http://www.jets.org

Information on ABET-accredited engineering technology programs is available from:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
111 Market Place
Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202
http://www.abet.org

Information on certification of engineering technicians is available from:

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
1420 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
http://www.nicet.org

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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
77.75	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
76.25	Mathematics	Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
73.75	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
70.00	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.
66.25	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
63.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
56.75	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Operation Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
72.00	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
68.75	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
65.50	Repairing	Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
65.50	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
65.50	Troubleshooting	Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
59.50	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
59.50	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
59.50	Installation	Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
59.50	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
59.50	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
59.50	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
56.25	Equipment Maintenance	Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
53.00	Equipment Selection	Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
50.00	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
50.00	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
50.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
72.00	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
72.00	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.
68.75	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.
68.75	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.
68.75	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
65.75	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
65.75	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
65.75	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
65.75	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
62.50	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
62.50	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
62.50	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
62.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
62.50	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
59.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
59.50	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
59.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
59.50	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
56.25	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
56.25	Visualization	The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
56.25	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
56.25	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
56.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56.25	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
53.25	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Number Facility	The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50.00	Speed of Closure	The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
87.50	Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
78.25	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
75.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
75.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
71.75	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
69.75	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
69.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
69.00	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.
68.25	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
67.00	Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
64.50	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
62.25	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
60.50	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
57.25	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
57.25	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
57.00	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.
54.50	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
53.50	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.
51.50	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.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
97.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
84.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
84.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
83.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
82.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
81.00	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
80.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
79.00	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
78.50	Self Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
76.75	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
75.25	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
69.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
59.50	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
59.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
53.75	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
66.67	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
50.00	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
95.40	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
91.60	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
88.20	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
86.20	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
86.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
85.80	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
85.80	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
83.40	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
81.40	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
79.60	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
79.20	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
78.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
77.80	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
76.20	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
72.60	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
72.60	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
70.20	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
69.40	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
69.00	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
68.00	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	How do the decisions an employee makes impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company?
67.40	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
67.00	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
63.20	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
62.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
62.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
61.80	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
61.40	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
61.00	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
58.60	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
57.60	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
57.60	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
57.40	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
57.00	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
52.60	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
51.20	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
50.60	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
49.60	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, interviewers, and insurance sales agents.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
United States	$33,090.00	$52,870.00	$75,390.00
Virginia	$39,450.00	$55,310.00	$78,480.00

Region	Entry Level	Average	Experienced
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	$40,443.67	$57,551.11	$88,220.55
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Employment Projections

National	2010	2020	% Change
United States	16,400	16,500	+ 0.5%

State	2008	2018	% Change
Virginia	1,147	998	- 13.0%

Region	2008	2018	% Change
Bay Consortium	0	0	+ 0.0%
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	0	0	+ 0.0%
Central VA/Region2000	0	0	+ 0.0%
Crater Area	0	0	+ 0.0%
Greater Peninsula	0	0	+ 0.0%
Hampton Roads	0	0	+ 0.0%
New River/Mt. Rogers	0	0	+ 0.0%
Northern Virginia and Alexandria/Arlington	0	0	+ 0.0%
Piedmont Workforce	0	0	+ 0.0%
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	0	0	+ 0.0%
Southwestern Virginia	0	0	+ 0.0%
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Workforce Connection.

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Military Training

The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:

Aircraft, General
Not Occupationally Qualified, General
Pilots and Navigators
Unmanned Vehicle System (UVS) Operators, General

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Getting Information	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material	4.0
Processing Information	4.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization	3.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	2.5
Interacting With Computers	2.5
Analyzing Data or Information	2.5
Performing General Physical Activities	2.5
Thinking Creatively	2.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	2.0
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	2.0
Training and Teaching Others	2.0
Developing and Building Teams	1.5
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others	1.5
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	1.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	1.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	1.5
Performing Administrative Activities	1.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	1.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	1.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	1.5
Selling or Influencing Others	1.0
Staffing Organizational Units	1.0
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.0

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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Titles

Automation Technician
Certified Control Systems Technician
Electrician
Electro-Mechanic
Electro-Mechanical Technician (E/M Technician)
Electromechanical Assembler
Electromechanical Equipment Tester
Electronic Instrument Technician
Electronic Technician
Laboratory Technician
Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Technician
Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician (PV Fabrication and Testing Technician)
Process Engineering Technician
Product Test Specialist
Remotely Piloted Vehicle Controller (RPV Controller)
Remotely Piloted Vehicle Engineering Technician
Robotic Welder
Robotics Testing Technician
Test Technician
Tester
Unmanned Equipment Operator
Winder

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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

Related Schools

Old Dominion University
Virginia State University

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