Norco College

On-the-job Training

• Basic Skills
  • Punctuality will be practiced in reporting directly to supervisor and after completion of each assigned tasks
  • Demonstrates independence working on & completing tasks
  • Uses problem solving skills
  • Services, cleans, supplies and organizes all job-related facilities, equipment and machinery
  • Team work - Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
  • Maintains inventory of spare parts.
  • Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Preventative Maintenance
  • Performs preventative maintenance on the various production and warehouse systems
  • Develops and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for components, equipment, parts and systems
  • Performs preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems
• Troubleshooting/Repair
  • Adjusts and replaces defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronics components, using hand tools and soldering iron
  • Assembles, tests, and maintains circuitry or electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of electronics, using hand and power tools
  • Identifies and resolves equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
  • Tests electronics units, using standards test equipment, analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment
  • Analyzes and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
  • Modifies electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations
• Design/Build
  • Builds prototypes from rough sketches or plans
  • Designs basic circuitry and draft sketches for clarification of details and design documentation using engineers’ directions, using drafting instruments and computer aided design equipment
  • Reads blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
  • Assembles electrical and electronic systems and prototypes according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments
  • Installs and maintains electrical control systems and solid state equipment
• Documentation
  • Maintains system logs and manuals to document testing and operation of equipment
  • Procures parts and maintain inventory and related documentation
  • Provides user applications and engineering support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and enhancement
• Communication/Collaborations
  • Maintains working knowledge of state-of-the-art tools, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences, workshops or other training
  • Provides support and education, working with operators to identify needs, determine sources of problems and to provide information on function of processes
  • Evaluates engineering proposals, shop drawing and design comments for sound electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria, and recommend approval or disapproval
  • Provides technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered
  • Reviews existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material