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Summary Description


	Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Aircraft Photographic Equipment Mechanic

2.	Aircraft Photographic Equipment Repairer

3.	Camera Machinist

4.	Camera Mechanic

5.	Camera Prototyping Engineer

6.	Camera Repair Technician

7.	Camera Repairer

8.	Camera Repairman

9.	Camera Technician

10.	Camera Tuning Engineer

11.	Computerized Photofinishing Equipment Service Technician

12.	Digital Camera Technician

13.	Digital Service Engineer

14.	Digital X-Ray Service Engineer

15.	Equipment Installation Professional

16.	Field Service Engineer

17.	Motion Picture Camera Lens Technician

18.	Motion Picture Equipment Machinist

19.	Photo Equipment Technician

20.	Photo Technologist

21.	Photographic Equipment Maintenance Technician

22.	Photographic Equipment Mechanic

23.	Photographic Equipment Repair Technician

24.	Photographic Equipment Technician

25.	Photographic Technician (Photo Tech)

26.	Repair Cameraman

27.	Repair Technician

28.	Repairman

29.	Surveillance Camera Technician

Job Tasks

	Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.

	Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Install electrical assemblies and wiring in aircraft camera housings and memory cards or film in cameras, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment. Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.

	Requisition parts or materials. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments. Calibrate equipment to specifications.

	Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.

	Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence. Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.

	Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments. Measure distances or dimensions.

	Assemble aircraft cameras, still or motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, or frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, or power tools. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

	Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, or mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or precision hand tools, according to specifications. Fabricate parts or components.

	Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports. Document test results.

	Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts or metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments. Lay out work according to specifications.

	Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, or photographic equipment. Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

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