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Ocupacions

Computer hardware repair technician

Latest available data: December 2024 (includes accumulated data from the past 12 months)

Other denominations:
Computer expert Computer hardware repair technician Computer hardware repairer Computer hardware repairman Computer repairer Computer repairman Computer service agent Computer service and repair technician Computer technical support agent Computer technician

Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and replace damaged components and parts.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing computers, data transmission equipment and computer peripherals;
(b) Fitting and adjusting computer hardware;
(c) Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communications systems;
(d) Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment;
(e) Installing and repairing cabling for computer, radio, telephone and television transmission;
(f) Joining telecommunications and data cables, and sealing sheathes;
(g) Installing, maintaining and repairing antennae used in communications.

Knowledge

  • Computer use
  • Electronics and automation
  • Wholesale and retail sales

Digital competencies

  • Developing solutions
  • Planning events and programmes
  • Developing professional relationships or networks
  • Installing wooden and metal components
  • Performing general clerical and administrative tasks

Digital competencies

  • Protecting ict devices
  • Working with computers
  • Using digital tools for collaboration and productivity
  • Setting up computer systems

Personal competencies

  • Working efficiently
  • Taking a proactive approach
  • Communicating
  • Demonstrating willingness to learn
  • Collaborating in teams and networks

Professional groups of the occupation

Craft and related trades workers

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers

Metal working machine tool setters and operators

Other occupations of the professional group

Do you want to know the demand for this occupation in the market?

Contracts and job seekers in the last year in Barcelonès

Metal working machine tool setters and operators

390

Number of contracts in Barcelonès

31,73%

Percentage of contracts in Catalonia

26,62% Interannual variation of contracts in Barcelonès

68,46%

Permanent contracts over total contracts in Barcelonès

11,54%

Part-time contracts

1,18% Turnover index

446

Average of job seekers in Barcelonès

-4%

Interannual variation of job seekers in Barcelonès

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

The market for this profile is hiring

Contracts in u00e8 over the past year by sex and age

Contracts by gender in Barcelonès.

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

94%

6%

Men
Women

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

Contracts by age groups.

Metal, machinery and related trades workers

Data source: Observatori del Treball i Model Productiu, Government of Catalonia

What vacancies are published in the professional family?

Vacancies published by professional family and type of contract in Barcelonès over the past year

Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers

Occupation Vacancies Permanent contracts

Data source: Data generated from the analysis of Lightcast data and the Observatory of Work and Productive Model of the Government of Catalonia.

What experience is required for the vacancies? Which sectors are looking for this occupation?

Metal working machine tool setters and operators

No experience
11%
Less than 1 year
19%
Between 1 and 2 years
17%
Between 2 and 4 years
30%
Between 4 and 8 years
9%
More than 8 years
14%
Industria manufacturera
37%
Construcción
17%
Actividades profesionales, científicas y técnicas
15%
Actividades administrativas y servicios auxiliares
7%
Educación
6%
Otros
18%

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.

The vacancies published are for working in:

Job vacancies posted by county

Data source: Own elaboration based on the data of vacancies extracted by Lightcast.