Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers Career Ladder or Potential Mobility Paths:

Personal Characteristics:

Personal Characteristics will aid you in being successful. These abilities may be natural and can be improved by using them.

Above average ability to:

• Read, learn, understand, and follow electronic theory

• Read specifications

• Use words to communicate both verbally and in writing

• Write effectively and legibly

• Use numbers to make advanced mathematical calculations

• Visualize objects from drawings, schematics, plans, and descriptions

• Work accurately with detail

• Use physical coordination and use hands and finger to reach

• See color discrimination

Ability to:

• Do precise work with tools, instruments, or equipment

• Make decisions using facts and experience

• Do detailed, precise work according to set standards

• Judge the quality of things

• Work independently

• Move often from one task to another using different skills

• Keep accurate records

An interest in:

• Coordinating data and resources

• Scientific processes

Skills:

A skill is a goal directed behavior that can be strengthened through practice.

• Knowledge of electronic theory, technology, and circuitry, testing procedures, physics, and mathematics

• An understanding of basic digital theory and basic analog theory

• Ability to read technical blueprints and schematic diagrams

• Ability to use a variety of metering devices

• Ability to use communication and observation skills

• Self- employed workers need knowledge of business management

• Ability to write, edit and debug computer programs for business

• Understanding of satellite and cable technology

Working Conditions:

Many electrical and electronics installers and repairers work on factory floors where they are subject to noise, dirt, vibration, and heat. Bench technicians work primarily in repair shops where the surroundings are relatively quiet, comfortable, and well-lighted. Field technicians spend much time on the road, traveling to different customer locations.

Because electronic equipment is critical to industries and other organizations, repairers work around the clock. Their schedules may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; shifts may be assigned on the basis of seniority.

Installers and repairers may have to do heavy lifting and work in a variety of positions. They must follow safety guidelines and often wear protective goggles and hardhats. When working on ladders or on elevated equipment, repairers must wear harnesses to prevent falls. Before repairing a piece of machinery, these workers must follow procedures to insure that others cannot start the equipment during the repair process. They also must take precautions against electric shock by locking off power to the unit under repair.

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles normally work indoors in well-ventilated and -lighted repair shops. Minor cuts and bruises are common, but serious accidents usually are avoided when safety practices are observed.

Do you feel that it is important that your future job or career fit your personality type?

Do you know what type of personality you have?

Do you want to find out?

Take advantage of Assessments Online dealing with Pesonality/Traits:

The Personality Page

http://www.personalitytype.com

The Keirsey Character Sorter and the Keirsey Temperament Sorter

http://www.keirsey.com/

Resource Materials on Personality Types

http://sunsite.unc.edu/personality/faq-mbti.html

If you want to learn more about Personality Types than is available on-line , the Resource Materials site has a very extensive bibliography of printed materials that you can search in your local or college library and of course any bookstore.