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), ?Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment? (49-2093), and ?Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles? (49-2096).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 740 | 84 | $31.98/hr | $0.40/hr | $23.27/hr | $27.26/hr | $31.57/hr | $36.77/hr | $41.06/hr |
| Minnesota | 1,110 | 109 | $32.23/hr | $0.35/hr | $23.77/hr | $27.77/hr | $32.31/hr | $36.81/hr | $40.35/hr |
| U S | 58,930 | 1,650 | $29.45/hr | $0.18/hr | $18.03/hr | $23.24/hr | $28.93/hr | $34.85/hr | $40.74/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 2022 - 2032 | |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | 1,870 | $24.42/hr | 8.6% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | 1,590 | $20.14/hr | -4.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | 1,250 | $30.49/hr | 0.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 200 | $45.47/hr | -7.1% |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | N/A | $26.44/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.
