Manufacturing
Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.
Radio Mechanics
Average
$49,200
ANNUAL
$23.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,740
ANNUAL
$17.18
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,950
ANNUAL
$23.53
HOURLY
Expert Level
$62,160
ANNUAL
$29.88
HOURLY
Radio Mechanics
Degree Recommendations
Radio Mechanics
01
Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
02
Test equipment functions such as signal strength and quality, transmission capacity, interference, and signal delay, using equipment such as oscilloscopes, circuit analyzers, frequency meters, and wattmeters.
03
Install, adjust, and repair stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
04
Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
05
Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
06
Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
07
Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
08
Test emergency transmitters to ensure their readiness for immediate use.
09
Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.
10
Monitor radio range stations to detect transmission flaws and adjust controls to eliminate flaws.
Radio Mechanics
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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