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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers - 49-9061.00

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Technician
  • Camera Repair Technician
  • Camera Technician
  • Repair Technician
  • Camera Repairman
  • Photographic Equipment Repair Technician
  • Photographic Technician (Photo Tech)
  • Photo Equipment Technician
  • Photo Technologist
  • Repairman

SOC Occupation Groups

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Tasks

  • Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
  • Assemble aircraft cameras, still or motion picture cameras, photographic equipment, or frames, using diagrams, blueprints, bench machines, hand tools, or power tools.
  • Calibrate and verify accuracy of light meters, shutter diaphragm operation, or lens carriers, using timing instruments.
  • Clean and lubricate cameras and polish camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids.
  • Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
  • Examine cameras, equipment, processed film, or laboratory reports to diagnose malfunction, using work aids and specifications.
  • Fabricate or modify defective electronic, electrical, or mechanical components, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, grinder, or precision hand tools, according to specifications.
  • Install film in aircraft camera and electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, following blueprints and using hand tools and soldering equipment.
  • Lay out reference points and dimensions on parts or metal stock to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Measure parts to verify specified dimensions or settings, such as camera shutter speed or light meter reading accuracy, using measuring instruments.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, diagrams, instructions, or specifications to determine needed repairs, fabrication method, and operation sequence.
  • Recommend design changes or upgrades of microfilming, film-developing, or photographic equipment.
  • Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports.
  • Requisition parts or materials.
  • Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • determine installation, service, or repair needed
  • determine project methods and procedures
  • distinguish colors
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • fabricate components for precision instruments
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • lay out machining, welding or precision assembly projects
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • operate lathes
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read specifications
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • recommend purchase, repair, or modification of equipment
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • requisition stock, materials, supplies or equipment
  • set up and operate variety of machine tools
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use hand or power tools
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use soldering equipment

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Photographic Equipment Maintenance Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TARPS Camera Repair IMA Technician (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Aircraft-Photographic-Equipment Mechanic
  • Camera Repairer
  • Machinist, Motion-Picture Equipment
  • Photographic Equipment Technician
  • Photographic-Equipment-Maintenance Technician

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Aircraft-Photographic-Equipment Mechanic
  • Camera Repairer
  • Field-Service Engineer
  • Machinist, Motion-Picture Equipment
  • Photographic Equipment Technician
  • Photographic-Equipment-Maintenance Technician
  • Service Technician, Computerized-Photofinishing Equipment