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Job Description

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-3027.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 57,180.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 27.00
Currently, there are 45,510 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Mechanical Engineering Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Maintenance Superintendent”

Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan requirements fabrication, assembly and testing.
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment, and measuring instruments.
Confer with technicians and submit reports of test results to engineering department and recommend design or material changes.
Analyze test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives, and modify or adjust equipment to meet specifications.
Read dials and meters to determine amperage, voltage, electrical output and input at specific operating temperature to analyze parts performance.
Draft detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet or wood shops.
Inspect lines and figures for clarity and return erroneous drawings to designer for correction.
Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
Operate drill press, grinders, engine lathe, or other machines to modify parts tested or to fabricate experimental parts for testing.
Estimate cost factors including labor and material for purchased and fabricated parts and costs for assembly, testing, or installing.
Evaluate tool drawing designs by measuring drawing dimensions and comparing with original specifications for form and function using engineering skills.
Test equipment, using test devices attached to generator, voltage regulator, or other electrical parts, such as generators or spark plugs.
Record test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test methods.
Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate proposals for improving equipment performance.

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