Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

What the job really is

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

At a glance

• Sector: Installation, Maintenance & Repair
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-2094
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
• Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
• Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
• Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
• Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
• Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Adjustable wrenches, Air blowers, Air compressors, Ammeters, Bead blasters, Block and tackle equipment, Bulb extractors

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Calibration Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
• Robotics Technicians
• Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
• Avionics Technicians
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
• Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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