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What is a day in the life of an Electrician like?

Hello, I am a sophomore in high school looking at becoming an electrician and I would just like to know what a day in the life is like, so that I will better be able to tell if this is something I will really be interested in. #career #high-school #electrician

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Samantha’s Answer

I have been an Electrician for a few years, however I worked in a specialized field as a Maintenance Electrician for Rides and Shows here in Florida. A Construction, Residential, or Industrial Electrician would all have a different experience. Depending on your shift during the day or at night would change the type of work you do. At night, when most of the work is done, we are given the problems of the day and begin trouble shooting. This is possibly the most rewarding part of the job, and one that I greatly enjoyed. It takes critical thinking and some ingenuity, but the mental exercise keeps the job exciting. After repairing any issues from the day, preventative maintenance is performed on the ride or show to ensure that the equipment is maintained and functioning correctly. I have worked with animatronics, sound and video systems, lights, motors and even kitchen equipment, such as ovens and dishwashers. No two days are ever the same. It can be very physically demanding, some parts of the rides/shows are very high up and parts can weight an extreme amount, requiring lifts. If interested I believe that Disney offers an apprenticeship program through the local union (606 JATC). Otherwise, you can become an electrician in your state and transfer down here, however if working on rides and shows was your main objective I would advise you into seeking some job experience with those types of jobs, such as Kings Island in Ohio.
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Joe’s Answer

I think a lot depends on what kind of work that you are doing. Electricians are generally of three groups-residential,commercial and industrial. All involve installing cable, conduit,wire and the utilization equipment and light fixtures. All this work can be very rewarding and challenging both physically and mentally. For example, installing ridgid conduit can be like assembling a giant puzzle because you have to screw it together after you cut and thread it. There is also a lot of art in the craft of electricity . I have mostly worked in industrial, what I like about industrial is that there is a lot of theory and mechanical concepts involved in the work. I feel like it is one of the best fields to work in because it is so vast . Hope that this helps you.
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