Automotive Electrician

Automotive Electrician

Automotive Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and electronic components in motor vehicles.

Automotive Electrician

Job Demand: Medium

Average weekly wage: $1,044

Where you could work:

  • Auto Electricians: Caruana Auto Electrical, Smart Auto Electrical & Air Conditioning
  • Car Dealerships: Frizelle Sunshine Automotive, Grand Motors

Automotive Electrician do the following tasks:

  • Using test equipment to locate electrical and electronic malfunctions
  • Dismantling and removing electrical and electronic assemblies and components
  • Installing electrical equipment and electronic components in motor vehicles
  • Connecting power-operated vehicle equipment and accessories to power supply
  • Adjusting engine control systems and timing
  • Testing and replacing defective alternators, generators, voltage regulators and starter motors
  • Repairing and replacing faulty ignition and electrical wiring
  • Replacing defective parts such as fuses, lamps and switches