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ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN: Solving People's Problems With Your Expertise

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Eric, an electronics maintenance technician, studied electronics in college as well as the military, where he worked on weapons systems. His favorite part of the job is helping to solve people's problems and getting them back to doing their work.

Job Title: Electronics Maintenance Technician

Employer: The Light Source

Job Summary: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Job Description

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install, repair, or replace a variety of electrical equipment in telecommunications, transportation, utilities, and other industries. Commercial and industrial equipment electrical and electronics repairers repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Certification Requirement

Recommended by the Electronics Technicians Association International (ETA).

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$25,000 - $75,000

Projected Job Growth

0 to 10 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Office, Indoor

Personal Qualities

Problem solving skills, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Technical skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

High school degree
Associate degree

Recommended Education Degree

High school degree
Trade/vocational School
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree

Recommended Majors

Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Engineering
Engineering

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