Technicians will often be asked these tasks:

• Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Analyzers will often perform the following tasks:

• Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

• Agreeing on buying or selling prices at optimal levels for clients.
• Buying or selling stocks, bonds, commodity futures, foreign currencies, or other securities on behalf of investment dealers.
• Making bids or offers for buying or selling securities.
• Analyzing target companies or investment opportunities for informing investment decisions.
• Developing or maintaining supplier or customer relationships.
• Devising trading, option, or hedge strategies.
• Identifying opportunities or developing channels for purchasing or sale of securities or commodities.
• Informing other traders, managers, or customers of market conditions, including volume, prices, competition, or dynamics.
• Monitoring markets or positions.
• Processing paperwork for special orders, including margin or option purchases.
• Receiving sales order tickets and inspecting forms for determining accuracy of information.
• Reporting all positions or trading results.
• Reviewing securities transactions for ensuring conformance to regulations.