Manufacturing & ProductionFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft and related trades workersISCO 7543
control panel tester
Control panel testers test the electrical control panels. They read blueprints to check if the wiring is connected correctly. Control panel testers use electrical measuring and testing equipment to detect malfunctions and may correct faulty wiring and components.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (28)
quality assurance proceduresquality assurance proceduresThe procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.electricity principleselectricity principlesElectricity is created when electric current flows along a conductor. It entails the movement of free electrons between atoms. The more free electrons are present in a material, the better this materi...electrical equipment regulationselectrical equipment regulationsThe 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 ri...electromechanicselectromechanicsThe 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 creat...electrical wire accessorieselectrical wire accessoriesElectrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.instrument performance elementsinstrument performance elementsElements 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, resolutio...power electronicspower electronicsThe 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...switching devicesswitching devicesDevices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.electrical testing methodselectrical testing methodsTest 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 elec...power engineeringpower engineeringSubdiscipline 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...electrical wiring diagramselectrical wiring diagramsThe visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.control panel componentscontrol panel componentsThe elements present in control panels, such as wires, circuit breakers, DIN rails, switches, programmable logic controllers (PLC), contactors, and transformers.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse 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.measure electrical characteristicsmeasure electrical characteristicsMeasure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.apply coating to electrical equipmentapply coating to electrical equipmentPrepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.read assembly drawingsread assembly drawingsRead 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 p...test electrical equipmenttest electrical equipmentTest electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, ...perform test runperform test runPerform 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 tasks, ...read standard blueprintsread standard blueprintsRead and comprehend standard blueprints, machine, and process drawings.use testing equipmentuse testing equipmentUse equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.analyse test dataanalyse test dataInterpret and analyse data collected during testing in order to formulate conclusions, new insights or solutions.communicate test results to other departmentscommunicate test results to other departmentsCommunicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.read engineering drawingsread engineering drawingsRead the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.use measurement instrumentsuse measurement instrumentsUse different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.interpret electrical diagramsinterpret electrical diagramsRead and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity theory and electronic comp...
Optional (21)
battery management systemsbattery management systemsThe electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.waste removal regulationswaste removal regulationsThe regulations and legal provisions governing waste removal activities.resolve equipment malfunctionsresolve equipment malfunctionsIdentify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.inspect electrical suppliesinspect electrical suppliesCheck electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.measure parts of manufactured productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsOperate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.remove defective productsremove defective productsRemove defective materials from the production line.maintain electrical equipmentmaintain electrical equipmentTest electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as r...use specialised tools in electric repairsuse specialised tools in electric repairsUse 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 appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.research equipment needsresearch equipment needsResearch equipment or required machine parts; compare sources, prices and delivery times.calibrate electromechanical systemcalibrate electromechanical systemCorrect 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 done in regula...maintain test equipmentmaintain test equipmentMaintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.adjust voltageadjust voltageAdjust voltage in electrical equipment.repair wiringrepair wiringFind faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.liaise with engineersliaise with engineersCollaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.send faulty equipment back to assembly linesend faulty equipment back to assembly lineSend equipment that didn't pass inspection back to the assembly line for re-assembly.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.write inspection reportswrite inspection reportsWrite 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.maintain electromechanical equipmentmaintain electromechanical equipmentDiagnose and detect malfunctions in electromechanical components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as s...write records for repairswrite records for repairsWrite records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.write calibration reportwrite calibration reportReport 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, a...
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ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills28
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