Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers
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Duties
Installers and repairers of electrical and electronic systems often perform the following tasks:
- Customers' issues and needs should be discussed.
- Take a closer look at the equipment.
- Establish the source of an issue and take steps to resolve it.
- When required, dismantle the equipment to get to the issue parts.
- The components should be cleaned, repaired, and replaced.
- After repairs, reassemble and test the device.
- Keeping track of repairs, tests, components, and labor hours is a good idea.
Assembly line motors and sonar systems, for example, are commonplace in modern industrial and transportation facilities. Technicians specializing in electrical and electronic systems install, repair, and maintain these intricate machines.
Repairers are increasingly relying on software programs and testing equipment to identify defects in automated electronic control systems. Multimeters, which measure voltage, current, and resistance, as well as sophisticated multimeters, which monitor transistor capacitance, inductance, and current gain, are among the diagnostic instruments available to technicians.
Additionally, repairmen employ signal generators and oscilloscopes, which show signals visually, for testing purposes. Hand tools like pliers, screwdrivers, and wrenches are also commonly used by repairmen to replace damaged parts and adjust equipment.
Examples of electricians and electronics repairers include the following:
Repairers of commercial and industrial electrical and electronic equipment, such as industrial controllers, transmitters, and antennas, perform adjustments, tests, repairs, or installations on the devices they work on.
It is the job of electric motor repairers—such as armature winders and generator mechanics—to install, keep up, and fix electric motors as well as wiring or switches.
Mobile communication systems, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance, are installed, adjusted, or maintained by electrical and electronics installers and repairers of transportation equipment.
Installation and maintenance of electronic equipment in motor vehicles is handled by electronic equipment installers and repairers. As the name implies, these professionals operate on a wide variety of high-tech electronic devices, such as audio/video players and navigation systems.
Electrical and electronic repair technicians check, test, maintain, or repair powerhouse, substation, and in-service relay electrical and electronic equipment. Relay technicians, power transformer repairers, and powerhouse electricians are all terms that describe the same personnel.
Education
Installers and repairers of electrical and electronic equipment must have a working knowledge of electrical equipment and electronics. It's because of this that many firms prefer to hire people who have completed electronics courses at a community college or technical school. Typical topics include AC and DC electronics, microcontrollers, and electrical gadgets. Prospects should look for colleges that offer hands-on training in order to get real-world knowledge.
Training
Employees are typically trained in the use of certain pieces of equipment in addition to their technical knowledge. This may need the use of manufacturer-specific training for warranty repair technicians.
Prior to working on their own, entry-level repairers are often mentored by more experienced technicians who may help them improve their abilities and give advice.
A Related Occupation's Work Experience
In order to become an electrician or an electronics repairman, some people require previous experience. Mechanics who deal with electric motors, power tools, and other similar equipment often begin their careers as helpers in machines or electrical workshops.
Electricians commonly begin their careers as powerhouses, substation, and relay electrical and electronic repairers, gaining hands-on experience in the field.
Registration, Licenses, and Certifications
There are a lot of organizations that provide certification, which might be helpful in securing a job. ETA International, for example, provides more than 50 certification programs in a wide range of electrical specializations, with varying degrees of difficulty. Another organization that certifies electronic technicians is ISCET (International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians). A wide number of topics are covered by the ISCET, including electronics basics, electronic systems, and home appliance maintenance and repair.
Prerequisites and a rigorous test are required for certification.
Qualities that are critical to success
Perception of color. Color-coded components in electronic equipment must be identified by electrical and electronics installers and repairers.
The ability to communicate. It is important for electricians to listen to customers' explanations of issues and provide remedies in a straightforward, clear way since they deal directly with clients.
Stamina of the body. There are certain electricians and electronics technicians who have to stand all day, which can be physically exhausting.
Strength of body. Heavy items may have to be lifted by electrical and electronics installers and repairers. Some of the parts are so heavy that they weigh more than 50 pounds.
Skills in the field of technology. Mechanical and diagnostic tools are used by electrical and electronics installers and repairers to install or repair equipment.
Skills in troubleshooting. As an electrician or electronics technician, you'll need to know how to diagnose and fix malfunctions in your equipment or systems.
Pay
Installers and repairers of electrical and electronic equipment earned an average yearly salary of $62,020 in May of this year. If half of the people in a profession make more than the median wage, and half earn less, we say that the median wage is too high or too low. There were two income groups: the 10% who earned less than $35,540 and the 10% who made more than $98.010.
Job Projections
There will be a slower than average increase in the overall number of people employed in the electrical and electronics industry from 2020 to 2030, with a growth rate of only 2%.