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Careers / Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers |
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Summary Description |
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Repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Audio Installer |
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Audio Video Mechanic |
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Audio-Video Repairer |
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Cable Installation Technician |
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Dish Network Installer |
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Electric Organ Checker |
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Electric Organ Inspector and Repairer |
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Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairer |
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Electronic Musical Instrument Repairer |
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Electronic Organ Mechanic |
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Electronic Organ Technician |
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Electronic Sales and Service Technician |
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Electronic Systems Technician (EST) |
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Electronic Technician |
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Electronic Video Games Servicer |
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Field Service Representative |
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Field Service Technician |
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Home Stereo Equipment Installer |
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Home Theater Experience Expert |
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Home Theater Expert |
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21. |
Home Theater Installer |
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Home Theater Specialist |
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23. |
In Shop Service Technician |
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24. |
Information Transport Systems Technician |
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25. |
Installer |
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26. |
Low Voltage Electrician |
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27. |
Maintenance Engineer |
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28. |
Maintenance Worker |
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29. |
Mechanic |
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30. |
Phonograph Mechanic |
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31. |
Radio Repairer |
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32. |
Repair Technician |
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Satellite Dish Installer |
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Satellite Dish Repairer |
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Satellite Installer |
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Satellite Technician |
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Satellite Television Installer |
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Service Technician |
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Stereo Equipment Installer |
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40. |
Stereo Equipment Repairer |
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Tape Recorder Mechanic |
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42. |
Tape Recorder Repairer |
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Technician |
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Television Analyzer |
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Television and Radio Repairer |
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Television Installer |
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Television Maintenance Man |
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48. |
Television Maintenance Worker |
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Television Mechanic (TV Mechanic) |
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Television Repairer |
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Television Repairman |
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Television Service Engineer |
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Television Servicer |
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Television Technician |
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Video Player Mechanic |
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Video Recorder Mechanic |
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Video System Repairer |
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58. |
Video Technician |
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59. |
Wireless Internet Installer |
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Job Tasks |
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Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
- Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
- Repair electronic equipment.
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Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
- Install audio or communications equipment.
- Repair electronic equipment.
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Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Calibrate equipment to specifications.
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Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
- Confer with customers or users to assess problems.
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Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
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Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
- Train customers in the use of products.
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Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
- Estimate costs for labor or materials.
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Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
- Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development or operation activities.
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Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
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Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
- Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work.
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Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
- Install audio or communications equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Of all professions in the U.S., journalists are credited with having the largest vocabulary with approximately 20,000 words (about twice the US adult average). |
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Did you know... |
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