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Measurement and control technicians maintain and operate a range of complex instruments that monitor and control production, operational and manufacturing processes in a wide variety of industries. The processes involved may be too dangerous, repetitive or fast for people to carry out. The work also involves supervising others.
The instruments used by technicians are designed to find out exactly what is happening in a particular area of operation at any moment. They may be programmed to carry out changes and adjustments to operations instantly, and often rely on sensors to do this.
The work of measurement and control technicians can involve:
· the routine maintenance and repair of components
· setting and adjusting sensors to meet the requirements of quality assurance
· monitoring existing systems
· designing, producing, testing and operating new systems.
Measurement and control technicians usually work 37 to 40 hours a week. As they might need to service or repair equipment at any time of the day or night to fit in with operating schedules, shifts, evening, on-call and weekend work may be required.
Salaries range from around £12,500 a year, to £35,000 or more for senior technicians.
Measurement and control technicians should:
· have good technical skills
· have a patient and methodical approach to work
· be able to diagnose problems and offer solutions
· be interested in all aspects of electronics engineering
· be interested in computer applications and industrial processes.
Technicians are widely employed in the chemical, food, oil and gas, mining, water, automotive, mechanical and manufacturing industries.
Entry may be through an Apprenticeship, a BTEC/SQA diploma award, or with a degree. Adults can train as measurement and control technicians if they have related experience in the electronics field.
With further study and experience, technicians can progress to engineering technician or incorporated engineer level, and then to chartered engineer status. It is also possible for experienced technicians to move into positions in design, sales, and management and consultancy.
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