Much of the military's equipment is electrically powered. Electric motors, electric tools, and medical equipment require careful maintenance and repair. Electrical products repairers maintain and repair electrical equipment. They specialize by type of equipment.
What They Do
Electrical products repairers in the military perform some or all of the following duties:
- Maintain, test, and repair electric motors in many kinds of machines, such as lathes, pumps, office machines, and appliances
- Inspect and repair electrical, medical, and dental equipment
- Inspect and repair electric instruments, such as voltmeters
- Maintain and repair portable electric tools, such as saws and drills
Helpful Attributes
Helpful school subjects include math, electricity, and shop mechanics. Helpful attributes include:
- Ability to use tools
- Interest in electric motors and appliances
- Interest in solving problems
Training Provided
Job training consists of classroom instruction, including practice in repairing electrical products. Training length varies depending on specialty. Further training occurs on the job and through advanced courses. Course content typically includes:
- Maintenance and repair procedures
- Use of electrical test equipment
Work Environment
Electrical products repairers usually work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.
Civilian Counterparts
Civilian electrical products repairers work in many industries, including hospitals, manufacturing firms, and governmental agencies. They also work in independent repair shops. They perform duties similar to military electrical products repairers. They may be called electric tool repairers, electrical instrument repairers, electromedical equipment repairers, or electric motor repairers.
