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What does a typical day look like as an electrician?
I want to know more about what an electrician does.
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Henry’s Answer
I have work in the electrical field for 40 plus years. So, depending on your role you can do lots of different thing in any given day. You might be asked to replace a light build on a call, but the next one might be rewiring a hole house or room. Some days you could be asked to look at stuff that does not work anymore and you have to find out why. The electrical field always changing so you get to learn lot of new stuff each year.
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Sheila’s Answer
Hi Jana,
Thanks for the great question!
I will comment from the perspective of the proving ground garage where I most recently worked. Our team included electrical technicians and our focus was automotive and military advanced future vehicles.
Electrician work is very exciting. A few examples of daily electrical technician activities: building wiring harnesses for advanced vehicles, root causing electrical issues on current and advanced concept vehicles, readying vehicles for testing at the proving grounds, using various shop equipment, working with engineers and CAD designers to develop concept vehicles including providing input on designs and concepts, inventing, disassembling and assembling vehicles and components, garage safety walks/equipment checks in work areas, and supporting validation / testing activities. Our team was highly skilled and in great demand – it is a great field to go into.
Best wishes to you as you explore your future career.
Thanks for the great question!
I will comment from the perspective of the proving ground garage where I most recently worked. Our team included electrical technicians and our focus was automotive and military advanced future vehicles.
Electrician work is very exciting. A few examples of daily electrical technician activities: building wiring harnesses for advanced vehicles, root causing electrical issues on current and advanced concept vehicles, readying vehicles for testing at the proving grounds, using various shop equipment, working with engineers and CAD designers to develop concept vehicles including providing input on designs and concepts, inventing, disassembling and assembling vehicles and components, garage safety walks/equipment checks in work areas, and supporting validation / testing activities. Our team was highly skilled and in great demand – it is a great field to go into.
Best wishes to you as you explore your future career.
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Joan’s Answer
Hello Jana!
It's a thrilling period to consider embarking on an electrician's career path.
The daily routine of an electrician can be diverse, contingent on the nature of their tasks. As reported by The District Weekly, a day in the life of an electrician could potentially include the following duties:
*Fixing or substituting wiring
*Identifying issues with connections and wiring
*Examining the electrical systems
*Designing and understanding wiring diagrams
*Constructing and assessing appliances and wiring
*Starting work anytime between 7-9 am based on the company's policy, with breaks scheduled around your daily timetable.
Bear in mind, this is a broad overview of what an electrician's day might entail, and the specifics can fluctuate based on the job, company, and geographical location.
I trust this information will be of assistance!
It's a thrilling period to consider embarking on an electrician's career path.
The daily routine of an electrician can be diverse, contingent on the nature of their tasks. As reported by The District Weekly, a day in the life of an electrician could potentially include the following duties:
*Fixing or substituting wiring
*Identifying issues with connections and wiring
*Examining the electrical systems
*Designing and understanding wiring diagrams
*Constructing and assessing appliances and wiring
*Starting work anytime between 7-9 am based on the company's policy, with breaks scheduled around your daily timetable.
Bear in mind, this is a broad overview of what an electrician's day might entail, and the specifics can fluctuate based on the job, company, and geographical location.
I trust this information will be of assistance!