Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment: Career & Application Guide

What do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment do?

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

This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.

Job titles to recognize in your search

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Control Technician
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic)
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic)
Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech)
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Electronic Technician
I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician)
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech)

Core tasks to compare with a job posting

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.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.

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