Will “Electrical and Electronics Repairer” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.

• Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.

• Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.

• Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.

• Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.

• Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.

• Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.

• Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.

• Maintain equipment service records.

• Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.

• Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.

• Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.

• Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.

• Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.

• Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.