SOC 49-2094.00 · Storage & Grid

Electrical & Electronics Repairer, Commercial: $66,980 Median Pay

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Median Annual Wage

$66,980
BLS OES national median for SOC 49-2094.00.

O*NET Job Zone

3 / 5
Postsecondary non-degree award

Sector

Storage & Grid
20 alternate job titles · 10 related occupations

1. What They Actually Do

Complete task inventory from O*NET (20 tasks).

  1. Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems. (Core)
  2. Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests. (Core)
  3. Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly. (Core)
  4. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires. (Core)
  5. Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments. (Core)
  6. Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions. (Core)
  7. Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used. (Core)
  8. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems. (Core)
  9. Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications. (Core)
  10. Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment. (Core)
  11. Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance. (Core)
  12. Maintain inventory of spare parts. (Core)
  13. Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures. (Core)
  14. Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems. (Core)
  15. Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components. (Core)
  16. Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications. (Core)
  17. Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions. (Core)
  18. Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements. (Core)
  19. Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair. (Core)
  20. Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired. (Supplemental)

2. Required Competencies

2.1 Skills

Repairing3.88
Operations Monitoring3.88
Quality Control Analysis3.75
Troubleshooting3.75
Equipment Maintenance3.75
Critical Thinking3.75
Judgment and Decision Making3.25
Complex Problem Solving3.25
Equipment Selection3.12
Monitoring3.12

2.2 Knowledge

Computers and Electronics4.22
Mechanical4.11
Production and Processing3.92
Customer and Personal Service3.66
Mathematics3.57
Administration and Management3.53
English Language3.52
Engineering and Technology3.52
Design3.27
Education and Training3.15

2.3 Abilities

Near Vision3.88
Information Ordering3.88
Problem Sensitivity3.88
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.75
Deductive Reasoning3.75
Oral Comprehension3.75
Finger Dexterity3.62
Manual Dexterity3.62
Visual Color Discrimination3.25
Visualization3.25

2.4 Work Styles

Dependability4.41
Attention to Detail4.38
Analytical Thinking4.30
Independence4.17
Initiative4.09
Adaptability/Flexibility4.08
Integrity3.94
Persistence3.92
Self-Control3.89
Cooperation3.85

3. Day-to-Day Work

3.1 Generalized Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment4.44
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.23
Working with Computers4.16
Documenting/Recording Information4.12
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.09
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.05
Getting Information4.05
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.90
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates3.83
Controlling Machines and Processes3.72

3.2 Work Context (5-point scale)

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets5.00
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled4.69
Face-to-Face Discussions4.63
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.41
Contact With Others4.36
Structured versus Unstructured Work4.30
Electronic Mail4.30
Work With Work Group or Team4.26
Freedom to Make Decisions4.25
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable4.07

4. Education, Training & Experience

PT

On-Site or In-Plant Training31.1%
On-Site or In-Plant Training30.5%
On-Site or In-Plant Training16.6%
On-Site or In-Plant Training8.0%
On-Site or In-Plant Training5.1%
On-Site or In-Plant Training3.9%

OJ

On-the-Job Training40.0%
On-the-Job Training28.3%
On-the-Job Training16.7%
On-the-Job Training5.1%
On-the-Job Training4.3%
On-the-Job Training3.5%

Required Level of Education

Required Level of Education45.7%
Required Level of Education32.3%
Required Level of Education22.0%
Required Level of Education0.0%
Required Level of Education0.0%
Required Level of Education0.0%

Related Work Experience (Years)

Related Work Experience50.7%
Related Work Experience19.9%
Related Work Experience15.4%
Related Work Experience9.6%
Related Work Experience2.9%
Related Work Experience1.6%

IM

Job-Related Professional Certification2.9%
Apprenticeship2.9%

5. Interests (Holland Codes)

Realistic7.00
Conventional5.34
Investigative4.03
Enterprising1.11
Social1.00
Artistic1.00

6. Work Values

Support4.67
Independence4.33
Working Conditions4.33
Achievement3.33
Relationships3.00
Recognition3.00

7. Technology & Tools

Software and tools used by people in this role, per O*NET. “Hot” technologies are flagged by O*NET as in-demand.

Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥 Microsoft Excel 🔥 Microsoft Office software 🔥 Microsoft Windows 🔥 Microsoft Word 🔥 Circuit evaluation software Computer aided design CAD software Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Database software Email software Internet browser software Maintenance management software Operating system software Programmable logic controller PLC software Rockwell RSLogix SAP Maintenance Word processing software

8. Also Known As

20 alternate job titles used by employers for this occupation.

Access Control Installer Aerial Erector Aerial Installer Amplifier Mechanic Automation Mechanic Automation Technician Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Commercial Control Technician Computerized Environmental Control Installer Control Systems Technician Control Technician Data Acquisition Technician E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic) E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic) Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech) Electrical Equipment Controls Technician Electrical Instrument Craftsman Electrical Maintenance Technician Electrical Sales Technician Electrical Service Change Journeyman

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Data source: O*NET Database 29.1 (tasks, skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, work context, education, technology, alternate titles, related occupations); BLS OES (median wage).

Last updated: April 2026.