Industrial measurement and control technician, Kaihangarau ine me te whakahaere ahumahi
Also known as
- Valve technician, control valve technician, control systems technician, IMC technician
Industrial measurement and control technicians install, test, and repair mechanical regulating and controlling devices like electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats and safety valves.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$62K to $85K
Most common
$92K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Industrial measurement and control technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours and be on call
- usually work in factories, workshops and offices
- may work in hot and noisy conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be accurate, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- Calibrate equipment to specifications.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Install metering equipment.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Enter codes or other information into computers.
- Document operational activities.
- Control power supply connections.
- Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
You need a qualification and training to become an industrial measurement and control technician.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Theory) (Level 4) OR
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Practice) (Level 4)
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) or similar
- a New Zealand Certificate in Industrial Measurement and Control (Level 5) or a New Zealand Certificate in Process Control and Automation (Level 5)
- a Trainee Limited Certificate or practising licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB)
- to be registered with the EWRB
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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