JOB CODE: 9951-9955 FUNCTIONAL: Product Development
JOB TITLE: Technician SUBFUNCTIONAL: Generic
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Technician (Levels 1 through 5):
Survey Tip: Use these positions, if company does not identify technician positions by functional designations, such as Production Test Technician (7271-7275), Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician (7301-7305), Test Equipment Maintenance Technician (7311-7315), Process Technician (8251-8255), Engineering Technician (8241-8244), or Software Technician (8281-8285). Companies are encouraged to make every effort to match the specific technician positions found in this survey.
LEVELING REQUIREMENTS:
Level 1:
· SKILL: Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment. Has little or no role in decision-making.
· SUPERVISION: Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 0 - 1 year of related experience.
Level 2:
· SKILL: Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are semiroutine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
· SUPERVISION: Normally follows established procedures on routine work; requires instructions only on new assignments.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience.
Level 3:
· SKILL: Has substantial understanding of the job, and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
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SUPERVISION: Normally
receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly
introduced assignments.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience.
Level 4:
· SKILL: As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in creative and effective ways.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
· SUPERVISION: Determine methods and procedures on new assignments. May provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience.
Level 5:
· SKILL: As a highly skilled specialist, contributes to the development of concepts and techniques. Completes complex tasks in creative and effective ways.
· JOB COMPLEXITY: Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues. Makes recommendations for new procedures.
· SUPERVISION: Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Often leads or supervises the activities of other nonexempt personnel.
· EXPERIENCE: Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of related experience.