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Marine Corps Enlisted Job Descriptions
MOS 1142 - - Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician

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Type of MOS : PMOS

Rank Range: SSgt to Pvt

Job Description: Using knowledge of electrical theory and concepts, and electronic fundamentals, equipment electrical systems technicians repair electric motors, electronic modules, motor control circuits, and electric power generation equipment. These technicians also troubleshoot digital/logic components/circuits and make organizational and intermediate level repairs on the electrical systems of engineer and general supply equipment. Duties include diagnosing problems and making repairs following manuals, schematic diagrams, blue prints, and other specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment. Repairs include soldering connections and replacing wires, malfunctioning apparatus, and components, including some faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic parts on equipment. Noncommissioned officers are afforded the opportunity to attend the Advanced Electrician Course that provides in-depth instruction on the requirements of the National Electric Code and the planning of electrical support, to include determining demand, phase balancing, and voltage drops. An apprenticeship program, leading to U.S. Department of Labor certification as a journey worker is available to equipment electrical systems technicians under the United Services Military Apprenticeship program (USMAP).

Job Requirements:

(1) Must possess an MM score of 105 or higher.

(2) Must possess an EL score of 100 or higher.

(3) Complete the Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician Course (MO3UAA2), Marine Corps Engineer School, Camp Lejeune, NC.

(4) Must have normal color vision.

(5) Meet the physical requirements in Chapter 4 of TM 11275-15/4.

Duties: For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510. 96A, Individual Training Standards.

Related Department of Labor Occupation Codes :

(1) Electrician Maintenance 829.261-018.

(2) Electrical Repairer 829.281-014.

(3) Gas-Engine Repairer 625.281-026.

(4) Electric-Motor Analyst 721.261-010.

(5) Electric Motor Repairer 721.281-018.

(6) Wireworker (Electrical Equipment) 728.684-022.

(7) Wirer, Cable 729.381-022.

(8) Tester, Electrical Continuity 729.684-058.

(9) Salvager (Utilities) 729.687-030.

(10) Electrician, Powerhouse (Utilities) 820.261-014.

(11) Electrician, Automotive 825.281-022.

(12) Control-Panel Tester Electrical Equipment) 827.381-010.

Related Marine Corps Jobs:

(1) Fuel and Electrical Systems Mechanic, 3524.

(2) Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration Mechanic, 6073.

Above information derived from MCBUL 1200, parts 2 and 3

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