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Helpers--Electricians

Also called: Electrical Apprentice, Electrician Apprentice, Electrician Helper, Electrician's Helper

What they do:

Help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

On the job, you would:
  • Strip insulation from wire ends, using wire stripping pliers, and attach wires to terminals for subsequent soldering.
  • Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.
  • Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • mechanical

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Education and Training

  • teaching and course design

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Attention

  • pay attention to something without being distracted

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office software

Word processing software

  • Report generation software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $37,070

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.