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Electro-Mechanical Technicians
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $29.96 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $23.80 and $37.99 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $62,320.29 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $49,517.39 and $79,018.84 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 1,900 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 5.3% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 2,000.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $25.00 with the median annual salary reaching $52,571.
