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Wherever you find large-scale

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or industrial electrical equipment,

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you will also find skilled electrical

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and electronics installers and repairers

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keeping things running smoothly.

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These workers install or repair

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a variety of electrical equipment in

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telecommunications, transportation, utilities,

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and other industries.

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Installers and repairers use wiring diagrams

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and testing equipment to find system failures,

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and solve equipment problems.

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Most specialize:

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Motor, tool, and related repairers

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work on motors, wiring, and switches

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for products ranging from generators

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to golf carts.

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Transportation equipment specialists

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bring their expertise to trains, boats,

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and other vehicles to keep sonar, security,

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navigation, and surveillance systems

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in working order.

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Commercial equipment repairers keep

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industrial controls,

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transmitters, and antennas functioning

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in industrial settings.

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Powerhouse, substation, and relay repairers

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are responsible for the electrical equipment

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that generates and distributes electrical power.

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Specialists in motor vehicles work

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with digital audio and video players,

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security systems, and navigation equipment.

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Installers and repairers generally work full time,

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and spend most of their day walking,

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standing, or kneeling.

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While they put in some desk time

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for recordkeeping,

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their work can involve

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lifting heavy equipment and—

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at times—working in awkward positions.

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Most electrical and electronics installers

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and repairers need specialized courses

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at a technical college.

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Obtaining a related certification is helpful.