| Job Title : |
Test/diagnostic equipment specialist |
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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 in ensuring both the safety of personnel and operational efficiency is the Army test measurement and diagnostic equipment support specialist. This soldier is primarily responsible for calibrating and repairing test, measurement and diagnostic equipment. Duties include:
• Repairing gyrocompasses
• Calibrating various instruments and equipment
• Adjusting and repairing weapon-aiming devices, such as range finders, telescopes, and ballistic computers
• Repairing watches, clocks and timers
Training
To become an Army test measurement and diagnostic equipment support specialist, you must complete nine weeks of basic training, which consists of basic soldiering skills, and 33 weeks of advanced individual training. Classroom instruction covers:
• Calibration and repair of precision measuring instruments
• Use of blueprints and schematics
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for an Army test measurement and diagnostic equipment support specialist should:
• Be interested in mathematics, science, electronics, machinery and shop mechanics
• Have an aptitude for problem solving
• Be able to use the related tools
In time, you may achieve an advanced level for an Army test measurement and diagnostic equipment support specialist with additional supervisory and training responsibilities. |
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