§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

calibration technician

Calibration technicians test and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment.

Description

Calibration technicians test and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment. They read blueprints and other technical drawings to develop testing procedures for every product.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

quality standards instrument performance elements battery formation electronics electrical equipment regulations metrology quality assurance procedures electronic equipment standards

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electrical discharge industrial software

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor machine operations use measurement instruments conduct quality control analysis measure electrical characteristics develop preventive maintenance procedures for instruments test electronic units report defective manufacturing materials interpret electrical diagrams operate surveying instruments check system parameters against reference values use testing equipment calibrate electronic instruments ensure conformity to specifications communicate test results to other departments read standard blueprints

OPTIONALOptional competences

calibrate laboratory equipment provide user support for electrical instruments maintain electronic systems maintain electrical equipment write calibration report develop material testing procedures manage instrumentation systems keep records of work progress develop calibration procedures research equipment needs validate raw materials write inspection reports write records for repairs maintain test equipment resolve equipment malfunctions assemble electronic units

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)