DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Occupational Description:
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Excludes “Avionics Technicians" (49-2091), "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096), and "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment" (49-2093).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 10 - Southeast | 40 | 8 | $26.53/hr | $3.05/hr | $14.07/hr | $19.94/hr | $26.39/hr | $32.96/hr | $37.38/hr |
| Minnesota | 660 | 67 | $28.08/hr | $0.65/hr | $18.89/hr | $23.57/hr | $27.64/hr | $31.85/hr | $36.35/hr |
| U S | 67,220 | 1,076 | $25.75/hr | $0.13/hr | $16.00/hr | $20.50/hr | $25.71/hr | $30.56/hr | $35.87/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 340 | $27.11/hr | N/A |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 220 | $25.92/hr | N/A |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 120 | $15.59/hr | N/A |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | 20 | $11.30/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Analyzes technical requirements of customer desiring to utilize electronic equipment, and performs installation and maintenance duties.
- Inspects components of equipment for defects, such as loose connections and frayed wire, and for accuracy of assembly and installation.
- Tests faulty equipment, using test equipment and applying knowledge of functional operation of electronic unit and systems, to diagnose malfunction.
- Advises management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, and suggestions for product improvements.
- Signs overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.
- Consults with customer, supervisor, and engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operation and maintenance.
- Enters information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
- Maintains records of repairs, calibrations, and tests.
- Converses with equipment operators to ascertain whether mechanical or human error contributed to equipment breakdown.
- Studies blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation procedures.
- Operates equipment to demonstrate use of equipment and to analyze malfunctions.
- Determines feasibility of using standardized equipment, and develops specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.
- Replaces or repairs defective components, using hand tools and technical documents.
- Adjusts defective components, using hand tools and technical documents.
- Installs equipment in industrial or military establishments and in aircraft and missiles.
- Calibrates testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.