Who is a telecommunications mechanic and what do they do? The technician’s work consists of assembling, activating, attending, testing and repairing equipment used for telecommunications services as well as other telecommunications, signalling and alarm systems/equipment.
What are the activities of the telecommunications mechanic job? Installation, assembly, testing and repair of telecommunications equipment components and the running of smaller telecommunications installations (installation of alarm & anti-intruder sensors, fixing wiring and other elements to racks, testing separate parts of automatic branch telephone exchanges and telex switching stations, internal office communication systems, hotel/hospital communications and alarm installations, fixing, activation and operating maintenance of technical operations of more complex telecommunications equipment (integrated parts of automatic phone and telex exchanges, secretarial and conference units, relay transmitters for long-distance calls, public pay-phones and mobile telephone networks, etc.).
Where is it done and under what conditions? This job is done in various environments where these communications installations are situated, e.g. telephone exchanges, offices, apartments, various small businesses, etc. Exceptionally, there may be increased noise levels and dirt..
What tools/equipment do they use? Various electrical instruments, testers, chisels, solders, wrenches, pliers, clamps, screwdrivers, etc.
What do you need to succeed? You need vocational training, manual dexterity, technical imagination, the ability to concentrate at work, fast judgement and ability to learn.