Electrician Helper
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Does the idea of sitting at a desk all day seem unpleasant to you? If you're the kind of person who needs hands-on, physical work, a job that offers productivity and blends physical and mental tasks, then working as an electrician helper may be a great career choice for you. With this kind of job, you benefit from several advantages that you may not get from other jobs. You get to work with your hands, make decent wages, gratification to your skills, freedom, variety of work, and incredible chances for professional development.
Becoming an electrician helper provides you the chance to explore all kinds of career options - far beyond typical construction and maintenance work. You may pursue electrician jobs in various specialty areas, including industrial work in factories, underwater cabling, fire alarm installation, security system installation, setting up a/c, or all kinds of communication and call systems. Another great perk of being an electrician helper is that you won't be confined to any office space. Most of the time, you'll work a combination of inside and outside, have to squat for long periods, climb ladders, and have plenty of places to move around. To an extent, electrical work is almost like a built-in work-out! Generally, working as an electrician helper, you may assist your master electrician by supplying, holding, repairing, or installing electrical wiring, tools, and equipment.
Another additional aspect of choosing an electrician helper as a career is that you may start-out this role with a high school diploma or GED, which means there's no need for earning any formal education. However, completing an electrician apprenticeship program, vocational school degree or association training may help pump your resume. To be successful, you must possess manual dexterity, troubleshooting skills, stamina to perform strenuous tasks, and the ability to follow instructions from your supervisors or managers. Another primary advantage of becoming an electrician helper is the big payoffs. Working as an electrician helper, you may make an average annual wage of $32,000, or $15.4 per hour, with other benefits or pensions. Apart from all the financial rewards and personal satisfaction, a career as an electrician helper brings you tremendous employment opportunities. The job growth rate for electricians and construction craft workers projects to grow 10 percent through 2026, a rate the BLS describes as about as fast as the average for all occupations. Not only that but by obtaining an electrician training or license and advanced skills, you may become your boss and start your own electrician company from scratch.
- Average Salary: $36,733
- Degree: High School Diploma
Electrical Foreman
Role:
An electrical foreman is a supervisory electrician who is tasked with overseeing the planning and execution of large electrical projects. He/She supervises power linemen and electricians in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical power lines or systems. He/She conducts regular inspections of the construction site to ensure materials and supplies are available. Besides that, he/she enforces safety regulations and working conditions among the employees to avoid hazards. Furthermore, he/she oversees customer relations, material management, and quality control.
To become an electrical foreman, you need a high school diploma or its equivalent. You must have completed an apprenticeship program and be familiar with local electrical codes. Additionally, you may undergo on-the-job training. Four to seven years of work experience and a license in an area of expertise are also required. Relevant skills are maths, analytical, and communication skills. An electrical foreman's salary ranges from $52,000 to $105,000, with an average of $73,809 yearly.
- Average Salary: $50,996
- Degree: High School Diploma
Industrial Electrician
Role:
Industrial electricians perform several functions related to electrical control. Their work involves testing, troubleshooting, installing, and repairing electrical components. They are able to read and interpret blueprints and electrical code specifications. They are usually electrical contractors checking new equipment and systems and maintaining departments of factories and industrial establishments.
This position requires confidence and comfort around electrical work in order to diagnose and respond to issues that help solve electrical problems. Understanding an electrical problem and investigating ways of fixing a problem is key. For industrial electricians to succeed, they must learn to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems. Since they work in teams, they should communicate and be attentive detail.
Working hours for industrial electricians vary depending on their role. Those working in maintenance typically work full-time hours. Other roles may require them to work over the weekends, during public holidays, and late in the evenings.
- Average Salary: $62,533
- Degree: Associate Degree