Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment
Also called: Control Technician, Electronics Technician, Industrial Electrician, Electrical Technician
What they do:
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
On the job, you would:
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- 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.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Skills
Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- group things in different ways
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Independence
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Facilities management software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software
- Maintenance management software
Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Computer aided design CAD software
- Autodesk AutoCAD software
Education
some college or
associate's degree
usually needed
associate's degree
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Avionics Technician
- Control Equipment Electrician-Technician
- Electronic-Sales-and-Service Technician
- Field Service Engineer
- Meteorological-Equipment Repairer
- Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition Technician
- Visual Imagery Instrusion Detection Specialist
- Visual Imagery Intrusion Detection Systems (Maintenance)
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$52,320
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy.
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