Description
The Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer performs electro-optical maintenance and repair to ground ordnance laser and night vision devices, small missiles systems, and other fire control equipment. Duties also include performing mechanical, mechanical-optical and electrical repairs to include inspecting, troubleshooting and adjusting fire control instruments and systems. The Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer, grades Private through Corporal, also completes basic shop administrative forms and records using technical publications. At the grades of Sergeant and above, the Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer trains, supervises, and performs various duties and tasks incident to the management of an Electro-Optical Ordnance Repair shop or facility.
Core Skills
- electro-optical systems troubleshooting
- laser rangefinder and designator maintenance
- night vision device repair and alignment
- fire control system diagnostics and adjustment
- analog and digital electronics fundamentals
- soldering and electronic component replacement
- optics and lens assembly alignment
- test equipment use (multimeters, oscilloscopes, Boresight/Collimation tools)
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- technical manual interpretation and use
- fault isolation using schematics and wiring diagrams
- quality assurance and functional testing
- maintenance documentation and shop administration
- safety and ESD (electrostatic discharge) procedures
- configuration control and parts management
- basic IT literacy for maintenance management systems
- cross-functional communication with operators and engineers
Common Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
- IPC Soldering Certification (J-STD-001)
- Electro-Optical Technician Certification
- Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
- Electronics Systems Technician (EST)
Civilian Career Paths
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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