Electronics Technician Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of an Electronics Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Assembling, installing, repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electronic components and systems.
- Sourcing or fabricating replacement parts for electronic systems.
- Ensuring all power and manual tools are operated in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Performing equipment demonstrations and drawing up training manuals wherever required.
- Interpreting drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties.
- Following written, verbal, and telephonic instructions.
- Liaising with Supervisors and clients to discuss work schedules and time and material cost estimates.
- Providing training and supervision for new technicians and apprentices.
- Carrying out scheduled preventative maintenance and servicing equipment.
- Attending regular training workshops and reporting to the Supervisor.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Electronics Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Electronics Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
