Electronics Serviceperson - Working conditions

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Working Conditions

Electronics servicepeople work in customers' homes and offices, and in factories and workshops where conditions are clean and dust-free. They also work at radio and transmitter sites, on ships and aircraft, and in the Navy and Air Force.

Electronics servicepeople who work for electronics companies that have a nationwide network may travel to other branches around the country.
Steve and Brad working together

Steve and Brad working together

An electronic device

Electronics servicepeople work with many different electronic devices

 

Equipment

Equipment electronics servicepeople use includes:
  • an oscilloscope to check electronic signals
  • a multi-meter to test electric components
  • signal generators
  • hand tools such as screwdrivers
  • power tools
  • a soldering iron to solder components together
  • specialised instruments and equipment.

 

Hours

Electronics servicepeople work regular hours, but may work overtime and be on call.

 

Contact with people

Electronics servicepeople work independently and in teams. They interact with clients and manufacturers, and work without supervision. They may also supervise a trainee electronics serviceperson.

 

Updated September 2009