Technician
Install, inspect, and repair complex systems.
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- What's it like to be a Technician?
- How to become a Technician
- Latest Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Technicians
- Is Technician the right role for you?
- Technician role reviews
What's it like to be a Technician?
A Technician is someone who installs, inspects, repairs or modifies complex systems or who undertakes diagnostic or mechanical tests. Types of Technicians include IT Technicians, Service Technicians, Automotive Technicians, Lab Technicians, Dental Technicians and Pharmacy Technicians.
Tasks and duties
- Maintaining and optimising the operation of particular systems or tests.
- Diagnosing defects and problems with systems and resolving these by applying technical knowledge and skills.
- Initiating precautionary measures and scheduling regular maintenance of systems in order to minimise disruptions to service.
How to become a Technician
Technicians are usually individuals who have trade qualifications and proven technical experience. Depending on the field in which you work, employers may also require you to have formal qualifications in the field.
- Decide which industry you want to work in and investigate the qualifications requirements (such as a Diploma of Technical Engineering (MEM50212)).
- Check to see whether you also need special licences, such as a forklift licence or White Card.
- There are many different pathways available to Technicians who wish to further their career or specialise, such as further study or on-the-job opportunities.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Technician employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Automotive Repair
Installation
Drivers Licence
Troubleshooting
Mechanical Trade
Thoroughness
Construction Induction White Card
Communication Skills
Autonomy
Technical Aptitude
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Latest Technician reviews
Feb 2020
electricity maintenance, difficult work and need hard work and high dedication, and certainly make them proud of us, because electricity is a primary need.
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
Specialisationelectrical maintenance, hight voltage and distribusi
The good thingslighting that makes a smile.
we work day and night to illuminate an area or village, weather constraints and steep road conditions do not make it desperate to make them smile.
after we localize, ther...
The challenges
work at a height with complete equipment and safety, allowing us to work more optimally and to achieve extraordinary results, truly the experience of being able to work with professional people in th...
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Aug 2019
If you are good with using tools and reading technical documents you are in the right sector.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationTelecommunication
The good thingsThere are heaps of company in the telecommunication sector and If you find the right one you can make good money plus gain so many different skills which can be transferable to other industries.
The challengesUsually, we are working with a deadline and It can be really stressful.
Also, because of the NBN project, there are heaps of job in the sector but It's hard to tell what's gonna be in 10-15 years.
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