National
| Median wages (2008) |
$13.29 hourly, $27,640 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
20,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
7,000 additional employees |
49-2096.00 - Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Sample of reported job titles:
Installer, Electronic Technician, Car Stereo Installer, Automotive Technician, Mobile Electronics Installation Specialist, Auto Electrician, Car Audio Installer, Electronic Equipment Installer, Installation Technician, Radio Technician
Tasks
- 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.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Run new speaker and electrical cables.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
- Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
- Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors; add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces; and reinstall interior parts.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Multimeters — Polarity testers |
| Pullers — Clip and staple pullers; Window handle removal tools |
| Removal jig — Radio removal tools |
| Screwdrivers — Flat blade screwdrivers; Offset screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdrivers |
| Soldering irons or guns — Soldering irons |
| Trim or molding tools — Door panel fastener removal tools; Panel tools; Trim removal tools; Tucking tools for vinyl |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Analytical or scientific software — Harris Tech BassBox software; Harris Tech X.over Pro; LinearTeam WinISD; True Audio WinSpeakerz |
| Computer aided design CAD software — WHE Term-PAK |
| Data base user interface and query software — Installogy software; MobileToys MAIDXL |
| Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer |
