What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • 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.

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking 3.62/5
Active Listening 3.38/5
Operations Monitoring 3.25/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.25/5
Reading Comprehension 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Repairing 3.12/5
Writing 3.0/5
Speaking 3.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.0/5
Coordination 3.0/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Cautiousness, Integrity, Perseverance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 4.0/5
Near Vision 4.0/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.75/5
Manual Dexterity 3.62/5
Finger Dexterity 3.38/5
Visual Color Discrimination 3.38/5
Oral Comprehension 3.25/5
Information Ordering 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms IBM Lotus 1-2-3 IBM Lotus Notes Linux Megger PowerDB Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Trimble SketchUp Pro

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.73/5)
  • Cautiousness (High importance: 4.55/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.17/5)
  • Perseverance (High importance: 4.13/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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