49-2094.00Apprenticeship

Electrical & Electronics Repairers, Commercial & Industrial Equipment

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

Career Cluster:Construction
Job Family:Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • 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.
  • Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  • 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.
  • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  • Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  • Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
  • Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
  • Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications.
  • Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
  • Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
  • Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.

Skills

Repairing
72%
Operations Monitoring
72%
Troubleshooting
69%
Quality Control Analysis
69%
Equipment Maintenance
69%
Critical Thinking
69%
Complex Problem Solving
56%
Judgment and Decision Making
56%
Reading Comprehension
53%
Speaking
53%
Equipment Selection
53%
Active Listening
53%
Monitoring
53%
Time Management
50%
Systems Analysis
50%
Operation and Control
50%
Active Learning
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Writing
50%
Coordination
47%
Persuasion
47%
Service Orientation
47%
Installation
47%
Instructing
47%
Systems Evaluation
47%
Learning Strategies
47%
Mathematics
44%
Science
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
38%
Negotiation
31%
Programming
28%
Operations Analysis
28%
Technology Design
28%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Management of Financial Resources
25%

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
81%
Mechanical
78%
Production and Processing
73%
Customer and Personal Service
67%
Mathematics
64%
Administration and Management
63%
English Language
63%
Engineering and Technology
63%
Design
57%
Education and Training
54%
Physics
46%
Telecommunications
44%
Administrative
42%
Public Safety and Security
38%
Communications and Media
36%
Transportation
35%
Personnel and Human Resources
34%
Chemistry
34%
Building and Construction
33%
Psychology
32%
Law and Government
25%
Economics and Accounting
19%
Sociology and Anthropology
16%
Biology
13%
Medicine and Dentistry
12%
Therapy and Counseling
12%
History and Archeology
11%
Foreign Language
10%
Geography
10%
Sales and Marketing
10%
Philosophy and Theology
9%
Fine Arts
3%
Food Production
3%

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Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
72%
Near Vision
72%
Information Ordering
72%
Deductive Reasoning
69%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
69%
Oral Comprehension
69%
Finger Dexterity
66%
Manual Dexterity
66%
Perceptual Speed
56%
Visualization
56%
Flexibility of Closure
56%
Visual Color Discrimination
56%
Category Flexibility
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Inductive Reasoning
53%
Written Comprehension
53%
Far Vision
50%
Written Expression
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Fluency of Ideas
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Control Precision
50%
Selective Attention
50%
Originality
50%
Hearing Sensitivity
47%
Extent Flexibility
47%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Memorization
44%
Static Strength
44%
Number Facility
44%
Reaction Time
41%
Auditory Attention
41%
Depth Perception
41%
Multilimb Coordination
41%
Speed of Closure
41%
Wrist-Finger Speed
38%
Rate Control
38%
Trunk Strength
31%
Time Sharing
31%
Response Orientation
31%
Dynamic Strength
28%
Gross Body Equilibrium
28%
Stamina
25%
Gross Body Coordination
25%
Sound Localization
16%
Explosive Strength
16%
Speed of Limb Movement
16%
Night Vision
13%
Peripheral Vision
13%
Spatial Orientation
13%
Glare Sensitivity
13%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%

Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
86%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
81%
Working with Computers
79%
Documenting/Recording Information
78%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
77%
Getting Information
76%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
76%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
73%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
71%
Controlling Machines and Processes
68%
Training and Teaching Others
68%
Analyzing Data or Information
67%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
67%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
66%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
65%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
65%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
64%
Handling and Moving Objects
62%
Processing Information
62%
Thinking Creatively
62%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
60%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
58%
Performing General Physical Activities
55%
Coaching and Developing Others
52%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
51%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
51%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
45%
Scheduling Work and Activities
43%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
39%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
39%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
39%
Assisting and Caring for Others
36%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
34%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
33%
Developing and Building Teams
32%
Performing Administrative Activities
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
28%
Selling or Influencing Others
21%
Staffing Organizational Units
17%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
13%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

100%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

92%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

91%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

85%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

84%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

83%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

83%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

82%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

81%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

77%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

75%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

72%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

67%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

65%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

65%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

64%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

64%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

62%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

62%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

61%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

60%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

59%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

57%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

55%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

55%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

54%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

51%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

51%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

51%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

50%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

47%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

47%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

45%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

44%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

42%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

42%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

41%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

40%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

40%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

36%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

34%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

34%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

34%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

32%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

32%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

32%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

31%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

29%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

27%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

25%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

23%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

17%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

14%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

12%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

7%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

6%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Education

Associate's degree

46%

Post-secondary certificate

32%

High school diploma or equivalent

22%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

72

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

51

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

2

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

0

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
90%
Dependability
88%
Cautiousness
74%
Integrity
57%
Intellectual Curiosity
57%
Perseverance
57%
Achievement Orientation
53%
Stress Tolerance
45%
Adaptability
41%
Self-Control
40%
Innovation
37%
Self-Confidence
36%
Cooperation
33%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
22%
Sincerity
18%
Social Orientation
14%
Optimism
11%
Initiative
8%
Leadership Orientation
6%
Empathy
2%

Work Values

Support
61%
Independence
56%
Working Conditions
56%
Achievement
39%
Recognition
33%
Relationships
33%

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