Job Details

Electronics Mechanic

Help install, overhaul, maintain and repair a variety of electronic components, related devices, and equipment.

Replace defective transformers, switches, relays, tubes, circuits, choke coils, capacitors, resistors, cannon plugs, junction blocks, wires, potentiometers, etc.

Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, overhaul, modify, calibrate, align and tune electronic sets, components, and equipment.

Use all types of test equipment to localize trouble by component unit, by circuit within a component, and by element of a circuit.

Conduct inspections, diagnose malfunctions and troubleshoot to determine causes of defects.

Prepare unsatisfactory equipment reports on items failing tests repeatedly, specifying the nature of the fault and the materials necessary for repairs.

Provide technical assistance to unit personnel on equipment operation and organizational maintenance procedures.

This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR).

This position requires a medical examination prior to employment.

Ability to do the work of an Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen-out element, you should document experience or show the ability to conduct inspections of electronic equipment; use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions; troubleshoot to determine cause of malfunction; and complete repairs of electronic equipment using hand and power tools.

Work requires frequent lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds. Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching and stooping.

Work is usually done inside in well-lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Work outside is normally done in good weather; however, emergency situations sometimes require working under poor weather conditions. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, and serious burns caused by electrical shock, RF energy and hot components.