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# Tasks & work activities — computer hardware engineering technician
Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers).
## Task statements
- **[Core]** Converse with customers to determine details of equipment problems.
- **[Core]** Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.
- **[Core]** Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines or to provide emergency repair service.
- **[Core]** Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software to fix machine malfunctions.
- **[Core]** Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance, or programming.
- **[Core]** Test new systems to ensure that they are in working order.
- **[Core]** Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- **[Core]** Operate machines to test functioning of parts or mechanisms.
- **[Core]** Maintain records of equipment maintenance work or repairs.
- **[Core]** Install and configure new equipment, including operating software or peripheral equipment.
- **[Core]** Maintain parts inventories and order any additional parts needed for repairs.
- **[Core]** Update existing equipment, performing tasks such as installing updated circuit boards or additional memory.
- **[Core]** Align, adjust, or calibrate equipment according to specifications.
- **[Core]** Test components or circuits of faulty equipment to locate defects, using oscilloscopes, signal generators, ammeters, voltmeters, or special diagnostic software programs.
- **[Core]** Repair, adjust, or replace electrical or mechanical components or parts, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering or welding equipment.
- **[Core]** Complete repair bills, shop records, time cards, or expense reports.
- **[Core]** Disassemble machines to examine parts, such as wires, gears, or bearings for wear or defects, using hand or power tools and measuring devices.
- **[Core]** Clean, oil, or adjust mechanical parts to maintain machines' operating efficiency and to prevent breakdowns.
- **[Core]** Enter information into computers to copy programs from one electronic component to another or to draw, modify, or store schematics.
- **[Core]** Read specifications, such as blueprints, charts, or schematics, to determine machine settings or adjustments.
- **[Core]** Lay cable and hook up electrical connections between machines, power sources, and phone lines.
- **[Core]** Analyze equipment performance records to assess equipment functioning.
- **[Core]** Fill machines with toners, inks, or other duplicating fluids.
- **[Core]** Train new repairers.
- **[Supplemental]** Calibrate testing instruments.
## Detailed work activities
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Align equipment or machinery.
- Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation.
- Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
- Calibrate equipment to specifications.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
- Connect electrical components or equipment.
- Disassemble equipment to inspect for deficiencies.
- Document operational activities.
- Enter codes or other information into computers.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Install programs onto computer or computer-controlled equipment.
- Lay cables to connect equipment.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Maintain work equipment or machinery.
- Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Train customers in the use of products.
- Train others in operational procedures.
- Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.