Georgia Association of Manufacturers

Courtney Sheppard

Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.

Review technical documents to plan work.

Research advanced engineering designs or applications.

Inspect finished products to locate flaws.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning.

Inspect equipment to locate or identify electrical problems.

Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Mechanical

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

English Language

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Mathematics

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Production and Processing

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Design

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operations Monitoring

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Troubleshooting

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

Systems Analysis

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Monitoring

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Repairing

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Equipment Maintenance

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Learning

Multi-Craft Technician: Level 1

Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.

Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.

Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Active Listening

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Critical Thinking

Multi-Craft Technician: Level 2

Multi-Craft Technician: Level 1 Lab (In-Person)

Multi-Craft Technician: Level 2 Lab (In-Person)

The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) is a trade association that represents and supports manufacturing companies in Georgia. It provides advocacy, resources, and networking opportunities to help manufacturers thrive in the state. GAM focuses on workforce development, legislative advocacy, and business growth initiatives for its members.

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