Electricians who work in large factories may repair particular items, such as motors or electronic controllers for machine tools and robots. Those in office buildings and small plants can repair all kinds of electrical equipment. When trouble occurs, they must find the cause and make repairs. Electricians may replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, or wire. They also may advise management whether continued operation of equipment would be hazardous, and they may install new electrical equipment.
Electricians use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, knives, and hacksaws.
They also use power tools, testing equipment, and oscilloscopes. Working Conditions Electricians work is active and sometime strenuous. They often work from ladders and scaffolds. They frequently work in awkward or cramped positions. Electricians risk injury from electrical shock, falls, and cuts from sharp objects.