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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Other names for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment: Boat Builder, Boat Rigger, Body Wirer, Controller Repairer and Tester, Critical Systems Technician, Electrician, Electronic Bench Technician, Electronic Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Locomotive Electrician, Marine Electrician, Radio Technician, Troubleshooter, Wirer, Marine Electronics Technician, Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Supervisor (MEP Supervisor), Metrology Technician, Mobile Electronics Installer, Motor Home Electrical Foreman, Repairer, Controller, Tester, Security Systems Installer, Ship Yard Electrical Person,

What do Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment do?

  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.
  • Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
  • Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
  • Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  • Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  • Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor requirements.
  • Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  • Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  • Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  • Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  • Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  • Maintain equipment service records.