Median Annual Wage: $56,000
Education: Post-secondary certificate (44%); High school diploma or equivalent (27%); Some college, no degree (13%)
Projected Growth: Little or no change (-2% to 2%)
Related Job Titles: Electronic Technician; Boat Rigger; Marine Electrician; Critical Systems Technician; Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Supervisor (MEP Supervisor); Electronic Bench Technician; Electronics Mechanic; Locomotive Electrician; Radio Technician; Troubleshooter
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More Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Careers
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
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- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
- Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
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