Installation, Maintenance, & Repair
If you like to work with your hands and like to make sure things are running smoothly, you are probably a good candidate for a career in the installation, maintenance and repair industry.
The installation industry is great for people who like to work with their hands and put things together so they run smoothly. Installation professionals work with things like computers, radios, electronics, heaters, air-conditioners, cameras, watches, musical instruments and more.
The electronic, heater and air-conditioner installation fields are expected to have an increase in jobs. However, the number of jobs available in the computer installation, camera and watch repair field is expected to decline in the next few years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics does not expect a change in the number of jobs available in the radio installation or musical instrument repair field.
Careers
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians work to make sure aircraft are ready to fly. If you are good with your hands, detail oriented and independent, this is the job for you!
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Automotive body and related repair technicians paint cars, install parts and repair broken parts.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Automotive glass installers and repairers are responsible for installing new windows and windshields in cars.
Automotive Master Mechanics
Automotive master mechanics fix all types of vehicles and work on most parts to ensure they are working properly or to replace them if necessary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect parts, diagnose problems and repair vehicles.
Automotive Specialty Technicians
Automotive specialty technicians specialize in a specific vehicle part and do everything: install, maintain and repair.
Avionics Technicians
Avionics technicians install, repair, test and maintain equipment in aircraft and space vehicles.
Bicycle Repairers
Bicycle repairers install parts, fix problems and serve customers. If you are service oriented and like to work with your hands, this is a great job for you!
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists diagnose and fix problems in vehicles.
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Camera and photographic equipment repairers make adjustments to and fix cameras and equipment used with video and still cameras.
Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Coin, vending and amusement machine wervicers and repairers make sure vending machines, slot machines and even video game machines run smoothly.
Commercial Divers
Commercial divers have the unique opportunity to dive underwater to fix structures, conduct experiments and retrieve sunken objects for a career.