Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

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

Also called: Control 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 Maintenance Technician, Electronic Technician, I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician), Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech), Repair Technician, Scale Technician, Access Control Installer, Aerial Erector, Aerial Installer, Amplifier Mechanic, Automation Mechanic, Automation Technician, Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), Commercial Control Technician, Commercial Service Technician (Commercial Service Tech), Computerized Environmental Control Installer, Control Systems Technician, Data Acquisition Technician, Electrical Equipment Controls Technician, Electrical Instrument Craftsman, Electrical Sales Technician, Electrical Service Change Journeyman, Electrical Service Journeyman, Electrical Service Professional, Electrical Service Technician, Electrical Technician, Electrician Technician, Electronic Device Repairer, Electronic Equipment Repairman, Electronic Mechanic, Electronic Sales and Service Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Electronics Repair Technician (Electronics Repair Tech), Equipment Maintenance Technician (Equipment Maintenance Tech), Equipment Repair Technician (Equipment Repair Tech), Equipment Service Technician (Equipment Service Tech), Gear Technician, Industrial Aerial Installer, Industrial Maintenance Technician (Industrial Maintenance Tech), Instrument Control Coordinator, Maintenance Repair Technician (Maintenance Repair Tech), Marine Instrumentation Specialist, Meteorological Equipment Repairer, Metrology Technician, Microwave Technician, Missile Pad Mechanic, Pipeline Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, Plant and Maintenance Technician, Power Generation Equipment Repairer, Printed Circuit Board Reworker, Public Address System Mechanic, Radar Mechanic, Radar Repair and Installation Technician, Radar Repairer, Radar Technician, Radio Interference Expert, Radio Interference Investigator, Radioactivity Instrument Maintenance Technician, Repair Specialist, SCADA Technician (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Technician), Semiconductor Wafers Probe Test Card Repairer, Utilities Equipment Repairer, Wireman

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What the worker does

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.

Skills, machines and equipment

Operations Monitoring
Repairing
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree (45.71% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Ask an employer or registered apprenticeship sponsor about current programs, eligibility, training and pay. A career profile does not confirm that a program is available.

Salary reference

60,040–88,710 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 49-2094.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Build troubleshooting, preventive-maintenance, and controls experience; explore senior technician, maintenance planning, or lead responsibilities.
Ask employers which demonstrated skills, education, or credentials are needed for the next role. Related careers are exploration options, not automatic promotions.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree (45.71% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
O*NET Job Zone 3: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment