Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

• Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
• Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
• Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
• Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
• 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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• 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.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

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