A professional who assembles, adjusts, tests, and modifies aircraft cameras according to engineering drawings and sketches, using handtools and bench machines. Responsibilities include:

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings and verbal instructions to determine fabrication methods and sequence of fabrication.
• Lays out reference points and dimensions on parts to be machined, using precision measuring instruments.
• Fabricates parts to specifications, using bench lathe, milling machine, shaper, and grinder.
• Measures parts to verify specified dimensions, using micrometer, dial gauges, and vernier caliper.
• Cuts, bends, drills, and fastens parts to assemble, repair, or modify camera, using handtools.
• Fabricates and installs electrical assemblies and wiring in camera housing, using handtools and soldering equipment.
• Tests camera units for operational efficiency, using calibrating instruments, multimeter, and stroboscope and adjusts mechanisms to correct inefficient operation.
• Installs film in camera and adjusts camera mechanisms to record sharpest image consistent with speed of aircraft, weather conditions, and object or terrain to be photographed.
• Records test data, prepares reports on fabricating techniques used, and recommends modifications to resolve problems.