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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Also called : Automotive Technician, Car Audio Installer, Car Electronics Installer, Car Stereo Installer, Electronic Equipment Installer, Electronic Technician, Installation Technician, Installer, Mobile Electron
What they do
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
On the job, one would
- Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
- Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
KNOWLEDGE
- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
SKILLS
- Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
ABILITIES
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work, will do well at jobs that need;
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Self-Control
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
TECHNOLOGY
- Analytical or scientific software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Internet browser software
- Office suite software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Word processing software
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Preparation
Medium Preparation Needed
- Education
Training in vocational schools or an Associate deg
- Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.
- Jobtraining
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.