| Job Title : |
Electronic devices repairer |
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| Job Reference : |
usarmy |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
Army, Enlisted, Electronics |
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| Job Description |
Playing an important role in the Army electronic maintenance team is the Army special electronic devices repairer. This specialist is primarily responsible for performing or supervising maintenance and repair on special electronic devices such as night vision equipment, electronic distance and azimuth-orienting devices, battlefield illumination devices, and nuclear, biological and chemical warning and measuring devices. Duties include:
• Testing instruments, navigational controls and simulators
• Replacing equipment parts such as resistors, switches and circuit boards
• Performing quality control
• Inspecting and testing equipment
• Preparing maintenance forms and records
Training
To become an Army special electronic devices repairer, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 23 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom instruction covers:
• Use and maintenance of electrical and electronic test equipment
• Electronic concepts
• Equipment repair
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army special electronic devices repairer should:
- Be interested in math, electricity and electronics
- Understand the need for accuracy and precision
- Have an aptitude for problem solving
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army special electronic devices repairer with additional supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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