Uses tools safely and skilfully.
Uses hand and power tools, compressed air and pneumatic tools safely and skilfully.
- ability to maintain tools in safe working condition
- ability to operate hand and power tools, and compressed air and pneumatic tools in a safe manner
- ability to select the appropriate hand or power tools and compressed air or pneumatic tools to perform a specific task
- ability to operate hand and power tools and compressed air and pneumatic tools competently
Uses shop tools safely and skilfully.
- ability to maintain welding machines (welding as a tool)
- ability to select the attachment required for cutting while taking the necessary safety precautions
- ability to clean, store and take care of torch tips
- knowledge of engine lathe maintenance and operation
- ability to operate an engine lathe to perform a specific task competently
Performs welding, brazing and soldering operations.
Performs welding operations.
- knowledge of the principles of operation of electric welding
- knowledge of the principles of operation of gas welding
- knowledge of characteristics of oxygen and acetylene and the recommended handling and storage methods of the same
- knowledge to determine welding conditions
- ability to select proper welding process
- ability to perform TIG, MIG and Stick welding
Performs brazing and soldering operations.
- knowledge of proper techniques of using soldering irons and torches
- ability to use the proper techniques of using soldering irons and torches
- knowledge of proper techniques of brazing
- ability to apply the proper techniques of brazing
Performs occupational related functions.
Assesses systems and equipment.
Performs visual inspection of system.
- knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- ability to visually detect obvious error indication and to correct
- ability to visually inspect systems for damage
- knowledge of error messages
- ability to access error messages from systems
- ability to eliminate non-essential messages
- ability to interface, download data and interpret
Assesses condition of equipment.
- knowledge of specifications, nameplate data, drawings and service manuals
- ability to interpret specifications, nameplate data, drawings and service manuals
- knowledge of construction, operation, and function of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment
- ability to determine the proper operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems within an entire process
Selects system measuring/testing equipment.
- knowledge of measuring/testing equipment
- ability to identify and use proper measuring/testing equipment
Conducts system measurements/tests and documents.
- knowledge of proper testing procedures
- ability to properly use testing equipment
- knowledge of documentation and procedures
- ability to apply documentation procedures
Analyzes results of system check.
- knowledge of acceptable system specifications
- ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical or electronic systems as being at fault
Checks mechanical, electrical and electronic components and systems.
Performs visual inspection of components.
- knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components
- ability to perform a visual check of mechanical, electrical and electronic components for signs of damage
- knowledge of operating characteristics of components
- ability to run components and assess operation
- ability to lockout systems for inspection, testing and component removal
Disassembles defective components.
- knowledge of component removal procedures
- ability to correctly remove system components
Selects appropriate measuring/testing equipment.
- knowledge of testing/measuring equipment
- ability to select the proper testing/measuring equipment used for system components
Conducts measurements/ tests and documents.
- knowledge of proper testing procedures used on components of mechanical, electrical and electronic system
- knowledge of acceptable cleaning procedures
- knowledge of safe component removal procedures
- knowledge of proper tagging and identification procedures
- ability to correctly perform tests on components from mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
Evaluates results.
- knowledge of acceptable specifications and tolerances
- ability to assess results and determine appropriate actions
Removes defective part(s).
- ability to correctly remove components from mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
Repairs/replaces defective mechanical, electrical and electronic part(s)/components.
Disassembles defective part(s) if required.
- knowledge of isolation of parts and components
- knowledge of applicable replacement components
- ability to properly handle discreet and integrated components to ensure their protection
- ability to disassemble and remove components from system
Assesses work to be performed.
- ability to evaluate cost/time factors
- knowledge of source materials and/or substitutes
- ability to source materials or substitutes
Replaces part(s)/ components.
- knowledge of replacement procedures for components within mechanical electrical, and electronic systems
- ability to correctly replace components in mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
Repairs and assembles part(s)/components.
- knowledge of repairing components in mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- knowledge of repair procedures
- ability to correctly repair components within mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- ability to correctly reassemble components back into the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
Tests part(s)/components for correct operation.
- ability to perform required tests
- ability to verify correct operation of replacement or repaired components
Installs part(s)/component(s) into system.
- knowledge of installation procedures of components into mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- ability to install part(s)/component(s) within fits, tolerances and alignment requirements of the system
Checks for correct system operation.
Performs final system inspection.
- knowledge of system inspection procedures
- ability to analyze correct operation of systems
Operates systems.
- knowledge of operation and specifications of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
- ability to check correct operation without line voltage
Conducts measurements/ test(s) on system and documents.
- ability to check operation with line voltage
Evaluates system results.
- ability to assess that all systems are operating within specifications
- ability to interpret test and measurement readings
Tests systems and equipment.
Selects appropriate measuring/testing system procedures.
- knowledge of the components in a system
- ability to determine tests required to adequately determine components status
- knowledge of test equipment required to perform procedures
Performs tests on systems.
- knowledge of components specifications and tolerances
- ability to assess tests that will not damage equipment or components
- ability to connect test equipment to components being tested
- ability to read and document results
- knowledge of layout procedures for testing equipment and components
- ability to set up components for testing
- knowledge of learned techniques
- ability to interpret manufacturer's specifications
Evaluates results on newly-installed equipment.
- knowledge of insulation principles
- knowledge of principles of mechanics, electricity and electronics
- knowledge of applicable mechanical, electrical and electronic laws and their application
- knowledge of vibration analysis
- knowledge of components specifications and tolerances
- ability to determine status of components under testing
Documents work in progress.
Uses correct forms and/or charts.
- knowledge of quality assurance and report writing
- knowledge of documentation procedures
- ability to complete quality assurance documents
Records all visually defective components or missing components.
- knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components
- ability to document components that are absent or non-functional
Records all nameplate data.
- knowledge of technical terms
- ability to document equipment data
Records all replacement components/parts.
- knowledge of proper part numbers or identification number
- ability to record instructions
- ability to use precise descriptions
Electrical Rewind Mechanic Trade Skills
