Control Panel Tester Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers

Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of electrical devices to motors, generators, and transformers, such …

The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.

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Devices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.

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The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters, and AC-AC …

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Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications. During these tests electrical properties, …

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The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …

Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.

The engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that create electricity by mechanical …

Elements that indicate or influence instrument performance. A first indication of the performance of the instrument is the accuracy or precision of the instrument, such as its response time, resolution, …

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Interpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.

Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity theory and electronic components.

Measure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its …

Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …

Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.

Read and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Prepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.

Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and …

Know and understand the regulations and legal agreements governing the performance of waste removal activities.

Adjust voltage in electrical equipment.

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.

Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.

Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

Remove defective materials from the production line.

Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Send equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.

Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Correct and adjust the reliability of an electromechanical system by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a reference device or a set of standardised results. This is …

Diagnose and detect malfunctions in electromechanical components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing the components and machines …

Research equipment or required machine parts; compare sources, prices and delivery times.

Report on the instrument calibration measurements and results. A calibration report includes the objectives and approach of the test, descriptions of tested instruments or products, test procedures, and test results.