What it pays
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Half of all Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment in the U.S. earn more than $74,090 a year — the middle 80% land between $46,840 and $105,590. About 65,010 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$74,090typical pay / year
65,010people in this work
$105,590+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Fixing3
Inspect components for defects
+Inspect the primary mirror cell mounts, drive motors, cabling harnesses and control boards for cracks,…
Inspect components for defects
+Inspect the primary mirror cell mounts, drive motors, cabling harnesses and control boards for cracks, corrosion, loose fasteners or burn marks; log each defect with photos, severity, and recommended action, and raise a work order if any safety-critical fault is found by 17:00 today.
The tools that do the workComputerized maintenance management system CMMStest equipmentESCOjob descriptions
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Replace or repair damaged parts
+Replace the damaged right-ascension drive belt and the cracked encoder housing on Dome 2 today: isolate…
Replace or repair damaged parts
+Replace the damaged right-ascension drive belt and the cracked encoder housing on Dome 2 today: isolate power, pull the old belt, fit the replacement belt kit, swap the encoder assembly, bench-test tracking accuracy to within 2 arcseconds, and log parts used and time.
The tools that do the workComputerized maintenance management system CMMSESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Test faulty equipment
+Run diagnostics on the guider camera and mount during tonight's maintenance window: verify camera power and…
Test faulty equipment
+Run diagnostics on the guider camera and mount during tonight's maintenance window: verify camera power and USB connectivity, run loopback and noise tests, exercise mount slews, capture test frames at three exposure lengths, record error codes and measure guide RMS under 1.5".
The tools that do the worktest equipmentjob descriptionsO*NET
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Keeping the record2
Maintain equipment logs
+Update the equipment log for Dome 1 and Dome 2 with today's service: record serial numbers, inspection…
Maintain equipment logs
+Update the equipment log for Dome 1 and Dome 2 with today's service: record serial numbers, inspection findings, firmware versions, calibration results, parts replaced, technician names, hours worked, and attach the latest test images and the service ticket.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Exceljob descriptionsO*NET
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Set up industrial equipment
+Install and align the new heavy-duty pier and vibration isolation platform in Bay A tomorrow: verify concrete…
Set up industrial equipment
+Install and align the new heavy-duty pier and vibration isolation platform in Bay A tomorrow: verify concrete anchor locations, bolt the pier to spec torque, mount the lossless polar scope bracket, level to 0.02 degrees, attach the mount, and run a three-star alignment before sign-off.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work15
Install electricity sockets
+Install two new grounded power sockets at the south pier control cabinet, wire them from the existing…
Install electricity sockets
+Install two new grounded power sockets at the south pier control cabinet, wire them from the existing distribution board using 2.5mm twin and earth, label circuits L1 and L2, test continuity and earth resistance, update the equipment log, and close the work order by Friday.
The tools that do the workCircuit evaluationComputerized maintenance management system CMMSESCOsee the evidence ↗
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Follow health and safety procedures in construction
+Complete the site health and safety checklist before any construction on the telescope pier: confirm…
Follow health and safety procedures in construction
+Complete the site health and safety checklist before any construction on the telescope pier: confirm isolation permits, verify scaffolding tag, ensure PPE for team, set exclusion zone with signage, record toolbox talk and signoffs in the safety file.
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Inspect electrical supplies
+Inspect the batch of incoming electrical supplies for the south dome: check cable jackets for damage, verify…
Inspect electrical supplies
+Inspect the batch of incoming electrical supplies for the south dome: check cable jackets for damage, verify conductor sizes against purchase order, test samples for continuity and insulation resistance, reject any nonconforming items and log serial numbers.
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React to events in time-critical environments
+Respond to the alarm at Dome B: assess telescope drive and power status, isolate the fault path, stabilise…
React to events in time-critical environments
+Respond to the alarm at Dome B: assess telescope drive and power status, isolate the fault path, stabilise the mount, log actions and parts used, and notify operations and the on-call optics engineer within ten minutes if corrective restart is delayed.
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Use safety equipment in construction
+Run a pre-entry PPE and rescue check before the scaffolding job at East Pier: verify harnesses, lanyards,…
Use safety equipment in construction
+Run a pre-entry PPE and rescue check before the scaffolding job at East Pier: verify harnesses, lanyards, anchor points, respirator fit, and emergency retrieval kit, sign the safety checklist, then clear the team to enter.
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Splice cable
+Splice the damaged fiber run at Cable Channel 3: cut back to clean fiber, cleave and fusion-splice to ITU-T…
Splice cable
+Splice the damaged fiber run at Cable Channel 3: cut back to clean fiber, cleave and fusion-splice to ITU-T loss targets, protect with heat-shrink sleeve, test end-to-end attenuation, and update the cable log before restoring service.
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Building systems monitoring technology
+Bring the building automation sensors online after power work: scan the sensor network, validate each…
Building systems monitoring technology
+Bring the building automation sensors online after power work: scan the sensor network, validate each temperature and humidity reading against hand-held meters, flag mismatches over tolerance, and send a reconciliation report to facilities.
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Electrical wiring plans
+Produce the as-built electrical wiring sketch for Upper Control Room: document conduit runs, breaker labels,…
Electrical wiring plans
+Produce the as-built electrical wiring sketch for Upper Control Room: document conduit runs, breaker labels, wire gauges, and terminal block connections, photograph every panel, and submit the annotated drawing and parts list to engineering.
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Work ergonomically
+Set up the task ergonomics for mirror handling today: assign two trained handlers, provide lifting harness…
Work ergonomically
+Set up the task ergonomics for mirror handling today: assign two trained handlers, provide lifting harness and trolley, plan handoffs every five minutes, limit lift weights to published limits, and record any discomfort reports to safety.
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Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
+Enter the updated wiring layout and part serial numbers into the maintenance database, attach the revised…
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
+Enter the updated wiring layout and part serial numbers into the maintenance database, attach the revised schematic drawings and test logs, verify entries match the physical rack, then save and close the record before the end of shift.
The tools that do the workComputerized maintenance management system CMMSO*NET
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Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
+Review the telescope azimuth motor blueprint, the control cabinet wiring diagram and the manufacturer manual,…
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
+Review the telescope azimuth motor blueprint, the control cabinet wiring diagram and the manufacturer manual, list required conduit runs and cable terminations, and write step-by-step installation notes for the night crew.
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Install electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buildings
+Pull and secure the new power feeders through the observatory tray, install junction boxes at the pier and…
Install electricity cables and other electrical infrastructure in large industrial and commercial buildings
+Pull and secure the new power feeders through the observatory tray, install junction boxes at the pier and control room, torque each termination to spec, label every circuit, and file the completion checklist.
The tools that do the workMaintenance managementtest equipmentESCO
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Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the incoming cable reels and hardware against the purchase order, check insulation and conductor…
Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the incoming cable reels and hardware against the purchase order, check insulation and conductor sizes, photograph any damage, reject substandard items on site and log the inspection in the store ledger.
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Test electronic units
+Bench-test the replacement encoder and amplifier modules, run the manufacturer diagnostic sequence, note…
Test electronic units
+Bench-test the replacement encoder and amplifier modules, run the manufacturer diagnostic sequence, note fault codes and timing, swap into the drive assembly if within spec, and attach the bench report to the work order.
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Circuit evaluation
+Log the circuit evaluation for the telescope azimuth drive noting intermittent current spikes, include…
Circuit evaluation
+Log the circuit evaluation for the telescope azimuth drive noting intermittent current spikes, include oscilloscope traces, replaced encoder serial A34, and create a work order for a full motor bench test next Tuesday.
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