What the work is
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
On a typical day
- 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.