Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers - 49-2097.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Audio-Video Repairer
  • Electric-Organ Inspector and Repairer
  • Electronic-Organ Technician
  • Radio Repairer
  • Tape-Recorder Repairer
  • Television Installer
  • Television-and-Radio Repairer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

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Tasks

  • Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  • Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  • Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  • Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  • Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  • Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  • Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  • Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  • Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  • Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.

Detailed Work Activities

  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • determine installation, service, or repair needed
  • distinguish colors
  • estimate cost for repair services
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • obtain information from clients, customers, or patients
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter