Troubleshooting involves developing analytical processes or knowing why equipment works, as well as how it works. Some assignments perform additional services related to materials, supplies, and other support functions. The emphasis of such positions is upon the design, fabrication and construction of mechanical devices and equipment. Repair usually involves major overhaul and the machining of parts when necessary. The basis for such equipment design may consist of only verbal instructions or rough sketches.
Incumbents complete the required design drawing to serve as construction drawings.
Specialized Equipment Specialty Incumbents of positions in this specialty perform major overhaul and design, fabrication, and construction of prototype, unusual or extremely complex equipment or instruments. Equipment repair methods and techniques needed at this level require more advanced training or greater experience than for Technician I level where repair follows standard practices even though equipment is complex. Work at this level with specialized equipment must involve overhaul of diverse kinds of equipment within the specialty requiring breadth of skills because of the diversity or must involve design work applying knowledge of a variety of equipment types and their performance and maintenance characteristics. For Equipment Technician II and Supervising Equipment Technician II, all specialties. For Supervising Equipment Technician II, all specialties The ability to train and supervise others.