Will “Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
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Job Description
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-2093.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,840.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 28.00
- Currently, there are 13,960 people on this job
Also Known As…
- Troubleshooter
- Radio Technician
- Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Supervisor (MEP Supervisor)
- Marine Electrician
- Locomotive Electrician
- Electronics Mechanic
- Electronic Technician
- Electronic Bench Technician
- Critical Systems Technician
- Boat Rigger
- Wirer
- Tubing Tester
- Ship Yard Electrical Person
- Security Systems Installer
- Repairer, Controller, Tester
- Reel Repairer
- Production Troubleshooter
- Motor Home Electrical Foreman
- Mobile Electronics Installer
- Metrology Technician
- Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Technician (MEP Technician)
- Marine Electronics Technician
- Marine Electronics Repairer
- Hydrostatic Tubing Tester
- Heavy Equipment Plumbing Supervisor
- Global Technical Controls Troubleshooter
- Electronic Repair Troubleshooter
- Electrician
- Electrical Troubleshooter
- Electrical Plumbing Supervisor
- Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer
- Critical Power Technician
- Critical Power Install Technician
- Controller Repairer and Tester
- Body Wirer
- Boat Builder
Tasks for “Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment”
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
- Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- 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.
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