2 Electrical tools and equipment sside-cutting pliers Job limited sania ~~ Get ready! ~ @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. Welcome to JOBLISTER Job Titte: Electronic equipment mechanic Date of Opening: March 11 Employer: Rochester Industries, Haslet, NY Description: Monitor and repair electrical system: throughout Rochester Industries’ Haslet semi-conducto manutacturing plant. Inspect and repair plant controls, heatin; and cooling systems, electrical wiring, and electrice equipment used in the semi-conductor manufactur, process. Use multimeter and continuity detectors ti ‘dagnose problems and make repairs. Keep maintenance anc repair logs. Qualifications: Three years’ experience diagnosing anc repairing industrial electrical systems and equipment Experience working with sensitive electrical equipment ir the semi-conductor industry preferred. Experience using Gifferent lengths of fish tape to install wires in dificult t reach spaces. Ability to work for long periods of time ot ladders, in smell, unheated spaces with only a flashligh for lighting, and under machinery. Must be capable o instaling a wide variety of connectors inciuding but no to low- and high-voltage connectors, bladt ‘connectors, ring terminals, spade terminals, and coaxia connectors. Must be familiar with and possess the following tools: crimpers, wire strippers, side-cutting anc channel lock pliers, soldering irons, and anti-static wristbands. Good communication skis a must. Mus possess a drivers license, Aoplcants must pass a sis and safety examination before interviewing. Vocabulary © Match the words (1-8) with the definitions (AH). 11 What are some tools used when working with electricity? 1 _ multimeter 5 ___ voltage connector 2 What are some types of connectors used 2 _ wire 6 _ blade connector when working with electricity? 3. — flashlight 7 _ side-cutting pliers = 4 _ ring terminal 8 __ channel lock pliers Reading @ Reed the job tlating, The ici A. a device that provides lighting job listing. Then, mar fue ata ments de te (er B a device used to cary electricity false (F). © a device that connects a wire into a terminal D atool that i more 1 _ Applicants must provide some of their own. pavcrtnatieser ites volaoe are) tools. E a device that connects with a screw 2° Rbpicanciwed noriinve: wotadinits F a tool used to slice through wires specific industry. G an adlustable gripping toot 3 _ Applicants are required to possess a degree. H_ a device that joins two wires togetherQ Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank. VO ‘spade terminal anti-static wristband wire stripper continuity detector soldering iron fish tape crimper 1 A screw is needed to connect the 2 Use afr) to protect the ‘equipment. 3. Use the {0 remove the covering. 4 A(n) __is needed to melt the tip of the wire. 5 Bend the end of wire with the 6 A(n)_________will tell you if the wire has current. 7 Guide the wire through the wall using © © Listen and read the job listing again. What must an applicant pass to have an interview? Listening © © Listen to a conversation between a salesperson and a mechanic. Choose the correct answers. 11 What is the conversation mostly about? ‘A the features of a multimeter B a comparison of two mutimeters C a project that requires a multimeter D the difference between voltmeters and multimeters 2 Why does the man hesitate to purchase the iter? A Ithas no continuity detector. B Its screen is too small. € It cannot store data. D It is too expensive, @ © Listen again and complete the conversation. | just need something simple, @) How about this one? I's the KT-59, ‘one of our best-selling models. Mechanic: | ike the 1__ but how does it perform? Salesperson: Faw multimeters are 2 Mechanic: Ithas a3 : Salesperson: Did you know that it is backit to make it easier to read in low light situations? It also can store data. Mechanic: Wow, those are great features. So, what am | looking at 4 price? Salesperson: This one 5 $1659. Mechanic: That's a bit more than | was 6 —— =a Speaking © With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then switch roles. SSA Did you know ..? That's a bit more .. Student A: You are a mechanic. Talk to Student B about: © a product you want © the features you want the price you prefer Student 8: You are a salesperson. Answer ‘Student A’s questions about a product. Writing © Use the job listing and conversation from Task 8 to write a product description. Include: features, uses, and price.