FUNCTIONAL: Operations CATEGORY: Nonexempt*

SUBFUNCTIONAL: Production Maintenance PUBLICATION DATE: January 1998

7311 Test Equipment Maintenance Tech 1

7312 Test Equipment Maintenance Tech 2

7313 Test Equipment Maintenance Tech 3

7314 Test Equipment Maintenance Tech 4

7315 Test Equipment Maintenance Tech 5

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Note: Semiconductor companies who cannot breakout front-end technicians should match their technicians in this job family and should include both test and assembly maintenance technicians.

Responsible for performing electrical, mechanical or software troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning test equipment. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, and/or rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. May perform equipment modifications as directed by test/manufacturing engineers.

Entry Level: Works on assignments that are routine in nature where limited judgment is required. Normally receives detailed instructions on all work. Requires an AA degree in electronics technology or equivalent training, such as military training.

Intermediate Level: Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments. Requires an AA degree in electronics technology or equivalent training, such as military training. Requires technician experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches, and utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, and a variety of precision measuring instruments.

Senior Level: Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. Normally receives no instruction on routine work, general instructions on new assignments. Requires an AA degree in electronics technology or equivalent training, such as military training. Requires technician experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches, utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, and a variety of precision measuring instruments. Trade knowledge equivalent to training received in a formal registered apprentice program is preferred.

Highly Skilled Level: Works on assignments that are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel. Requires an AA degree in electronics or equivalent. Requires technician experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches, utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, and a variety of precision measuring instruments. Trade knowledge equivalent to training received in a formal registered apprentice program is preferred.

* Specialist Level: Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may supervise the activities of other nonexempt personnel. Requires an AA degree in electronics or equivalent. Requires technician experience, and ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals and engineering sketches, utilize complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, and a variety of precision measuring instruments. Trade knowledge equivalent to training received in a formal registered apprentice program is preferred. This job has been placed in a nonexempt category for orientation purposes only and may be classified exempt in your company. The placement in a nonexempt category should not be considered a recommendation. Companies should use the FLSA tests and other factors to determine overtime status.