Apprentices in electrical appliance mechanics. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.

Apprentices in electrical appliance mechanics. Learns principles and techniques under direct supervision.

Coordinates activities of merchandise-servicing department of gas or electric appliance distributors

supervises, trains, and assigns duties to workers engaged in servicing appliances, pricing, and disposition of returned merchandise and excess repair parts. Develops company policies and procedures regarding servicing of appliances... [+] More

Coordinates activities of merchandise-servicing department of gas or electric appliance distributors

supervises, trains, and assigns duties to workers engaged in servicing appliances, pricing, and disposition of returned merchandise and excess repair parts. Develops company policies and procedures regarding servicing of appliances and disposition of defective parts. Consults manufacturers to obtain advice on unusual service problems and to obtain service instructions and parts catalogs. May write instructions on care and use of appliances for distribution to public. [-] Less

Sells dental equipment and supplies, except drugs and medicines, to doctors, dentists, hospitals, medical schools, and retail establishments. Studies data describing new products to develop sales approach. Compiles data on equipment and supplies preferred by customers.

Proposes specific equipment for given... [+] More

Sells dental equipment and supplies, except drugs and medicines, to doctors, dentists, hospitals, medical schools, and retail establishments. Studies data describing new products to develop sales approach. Compiles data on equipment and supplies preferred by customers.

Proposes specific equipment for given need based on technical knowledge of products. Gives customers advice in such areas as office layout, legal and insurance regulations, cost analysis, and collection methods to develop goodwill and promote sales. [-] Less

Sells orthopedic appliances, such as orthotics, prosthetics, foot care products, mobility aids, and compression hose, to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and... [+] More

Sells orthopedic appliances, such as orthotics, prosthetics, foot care products, mobility aids, and compression hose, to new or existing wholesale customers in assigned area or territory. Creates prospect list and gets new accounts. Contacts and interacts directly with new and existing wholesale customers or clients to explain features and merits of products offered, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.

Demonstrates use of orthopedic appliances and emphasizes the best applications and saleable features. Answers all questions concerning products, with appropriate referrals where required. Calculates and quotes prices. Analyzes and determines customers’ needs and recommends appropriate orthopedic appliances to meet those needs. Prepares forms or agreements, closes transactions, and secures sales. Establishes professional customer relationships with appropriate customer personnel. Submits time and expense reports to management. Investigates product warranty claims to ensure resolution within organization policies. Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred for management. Keeps informed of new products and product changes that might affect product sales. Keeps informed of company contract procedures and product prices. May work with company technical engineering and/or manufacturing support and services to ascertain and meet customers' needs. [-] Less

Installs household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and related appliances, in mobile homes or customers' homes, using handtools

levels refrigerators and adjusts doors. Connects water pipes to washing machines, using plumbing tools. Observes complete cycle of automatic washers and... [+] More

Installs household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, stoves, and related appliances, in mobile homes or customers' homes, using handtools

levels refrigerators and adjusts doors. Connects water pipes to washing machines, using plumbing tools. Observes complete cycle of automatic washers and dryers and makes adjustments. Lights and adjusts pilot lights on gas stoves and examines valves and burners for gas leakage and specified flame. May assemble and install prefabricated kitchen cabinets in conjunction with appliances. May stain or finish cabinets. [-] Less

Repairs,... [+] More

Repairs, installs, and services stoves, refrigerators, dishwashing machines, and other electrical household or commercial appliances, using hand tools, test equipment, and following wiring diagrams and manufacturer's specifications. Connects appliance to power source and test meters, such as wattmeter, ammeter, or voltmeter.

Observes readings on meters and graphic recorders. Examines appliance during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks, and loose parts. Disassembles appliance and examines mechanical and electrical parts. Traces electrical circuits, following diagram, and locates shorts and grounds, using ohmmeter. Calibrates timers, thermostats, and adjusts contact points. Cleans and washes parts, using wire brush, buffer, and solvent, to remove carbon, grease, and dust. Replaces worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers, and defective wiring. Repairs and adjusts appliance motors. Reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys, and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools and lubricating equipment. [-] Less

Assembles major household or commercial appliances, such as ranges, ovens, washing machines, dryers, refrigeration units, water heaters, and dishwashers, using handtools

obtains specified parts or subassemblies. Aligns holes, inserts screws or bolts, and tightens them, using nut runner or power screwdriver,... [+] More

Assembles major household or commercial appliances, such as ranges, ovens, washing machines, dryers, refrigeration units, water heaters, and dishwashers, using handtools

obtains specified parts or subassemblies. Aligns holes, inserts screws or bolts, and tightens them, using nut runner or power screwdriver, to assemble preformed panels and support brackets to base. Bolts subassemblies, such as motors, pumps, transmissions, control panels, blowers, heating units, and doors, using wrenches and power nut runners. Aligns doors, brackets, racks, and moving parts before tightening to achieve appearance, fit, and movement specified. Packs or folds insulation between panels. Connects electrical wires on control panel to motors, heating units, or blowers, according to color and length of wire, by forcing plug connectors together and sliding plastic insulators over connection. Lubricates moving parts, using grease paddle or oilcan. May place panels in fixture to align for bolting. May clamp test wires to machine and observe meter and light to test for shorts, grounds, and wattage. May be designated according to appliance assembled as air-conditioning-unit assembler; assembler, coolers; automobile air-conditioner assembler; clothes-drier assembler; electric-range assembler; washing-machine assembler. [-] Less

Repairs portable, household electrical appliances, such as fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, and flatirons, on assembly line

refers to inspector's checklist, or defect-symbol marked on appliance, to identify defective or malfunctioning part. Disassembles appliance to remove defective part, using power screwdrivers,... [+] More

Repairs portable, household electrical appliances, such as fans, heaters, vacuum cleaners, toasters, and flatirons, on assembly line

refers to inspector's checklist, or defect-symbol marked on appliance, to identify defective or malfunctioning part. Disassembles appliance to remove defective part, using power screwdrivers, soldering iron, and handtools. Installs new part, and reassembles appliance. Records nature of repair in log or on mechanical counting device. Maintains stock of replacement parts. May determine repair requirements by connecting appliance to power source or examining parts for defects while disassembling. May file or bend parts to remove burrs or to improve alignment and fit. May hold appliance against buffing or polishing wheel to remove scratches from metal surfaces. May touch up paint defects, using brush or spray gun. May be designated according to part repaired as heating-element repairer; or appliance repaired as electric-frying-pan repairer; food-mixer repairer; toaster-element repairer; vacuum-cleaner repairer. [-] Less

Repairs electrical appliances, such as toasters, cookers, percolators, lamps, and irons, using handtools and electrical testing instruments

examines appliance for mechanical defects and disassembles appliance. Tests wiring for broken or short circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other circuit testers. Replaces defective... [+] More

Repairs electrical appliances, such as toasters, cookers, percolators, lamps, and irons, using handtools and electrical testing instruments

examines appliance for mechanical defects and disassembles appliance. Tests wiring for broken or short circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and other circuit testers. Replaces defective wiring and parts, such as toaster elements and percolator coils, using handtools, soldering iron, and spot-welding equipment. May compute charges for labor and materials. May assist electrical-appliance servicer in repairing such appliances as refrigerators and stoves. [-] Less