Best Careers For People Who Are Good At Installation

People who work in these careers are good at installation which means installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

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SQA Engineers

1 reviews

develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Salary: $114270

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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Manufacturing Engineers

3 reviews

design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Salary: $107060

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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Robotics Engineers

research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.

Salary: $107060

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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apply knowledge of engineering, biology, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.

Salary: $98340

Education: Bachelor's degree

Strong job growth

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Industrial Safety and Health Engineers

plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.

Salary: $97330

Education: Bachelor's degree

Strong job growth

High job satisfaction

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Mechanical Engineers

1 reviews

perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Salary: $95560

Education: Bachelor's degree

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IT Administrators

install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.

Salary: $89460

Education: Bachelor's degree

Strong job growth

High job satisfaction

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Elevator Installers and Repairers

assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

Salary: $86200

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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Security Management Specialists

conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security, personnel security, and information security. May work in fields such as health care, banking, gaming, security engineering, or manufacturing.

Salary: $84290

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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Signal and Track Switch Repairers

install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system.

Salary: $75970

Education: Associate's degree

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LAN/WAN Support Specialists

analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.

Salary: $71040

Education: Bachelor's degree

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Electronics Engineering Technologists

assist electronics engineers in such activities as electronics systems and instrumentation design or digital signal processing.

Salary: $68310

Education: Associate's degree

High job satisfaction

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Electrical Engineering Technicians

test or modify developmental or operational electrical machinery or electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants or laboratories. Usually work under direction of engineers or technologists.

Salary: $68310

Education: Post-secondary certificate

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Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.

Salary: $67640

Education: Associate's degree

High job satisfaction

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Photonics Technicians

build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.

Salary: $67640

Education: Associate's degree

High job satisfaction

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Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.

Salary: $63560

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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Commercial Electrical Repairers

repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Salary: $63350

Education: Post-secondary certificate

High job satisfaction

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Electro-Mechanical Technicians

operate, test, maintain, or calibrate unmanned, automated, servo-mechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment at worksites, such as oil rigs, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.

Salary: $62800

Education: Associate's degree

High job satisfaction

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Robotics Technicians

build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.

Salary: $62800

Education: Associate's degree

High job satisfaction

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Electromechanical Engineering Technologists

assist electromechanical engineers in such activities as computer-based process control, instrumentation, or machine design. May prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, plan the flow of work, conduct statistical studies, or analyze production costs.

Salary: $62800

Education: Bachelor's degree

High job satisfaction

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Telecom Equipment Technicians

install, set-up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.

Salary: $61980

Education: No degree required

High job satisfaction

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Electricians

install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Salary: $61550

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Plumbers

1 reviews

assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.

Salary: $61100

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Radio, Cellular and Tower Technicians

repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Salary: $60790

Education: No degree required

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Radio Mechanics

test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

Salary: $60790

Education: No degree required

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Millwrights

install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.

Salary: $59080

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

High job satisfaction

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Rail Car Repairers

diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Salary: $58250

Education: No degree required

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Industrial Machinery Mechanics

repair, install, adjust, or maintain industrial production and processing machinery or refinery and pipeline distribution systems.

Salary: $57350

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining.

Salary: $57000

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging and Systems Assemblers assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

Salary: $55510

Education: No degree required

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HVAC Installers

install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.

Salary: $53410

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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HVAC Technicians

install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.

Salary: $53410

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

set up, or set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, sound speakers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, sports events, meetings and conventions, presentations, and news conferences. May also set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems.

Salary: $53390

Education: Bachelor's degree

Strong job growth

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Security and Fire Alarm Installers

install, program, maintain, or repair security or fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Salary: $52150

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Electric Motor Repairers

repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

Salary: $49250

Education: Post-secondary certificate

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Solar PV Installers

Matthew Messer from New York Solar Maintenance

3 reviews

assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Salary: $48020

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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Machinists

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. Includes precision instrument makers who fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments. May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.

Salary: $47800

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Automotive Master Mechanics

repair automobiles, trucks, buses, and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

Salary: $46760

Education: Post-secondary certificate

Strong job growth

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Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

repair and open locks; make keys; change locks and safe combinations; and install and repair safes.

Salary: $46240

Education: No degree required

High job satisfaction

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Geothermal Technicians

perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

Salary: $46160

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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Mechanical Door Repairers

install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Salary: $45350

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

High job satisfaction

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Electronic Systems Technicians

repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment.

Salary: $44850

Education: Post-secondary certificate

High job satisfaction

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Weatherization Technicians

perform a variety of activities to weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient. Duties include repairing windows, insulating ducts, and performing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) work. May perform energy audits and advise clients on energy conservation measures.

Salary: $44180

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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Home Appliance Repairers

Eugene Smith from Used to own a Service company in Calgary, Canada

1 reviews

repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

Salary: $43810

Education: No degree required

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General Maintenance and Repair Workers

perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Salary: $43790

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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ATM Technicians

repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Salary: $43790

Education: Associate's degree

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Motor Vehicle Electronic Technicians

install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Salary: $41250

Education: Post-secondary certificate

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Auto Glass Technicians

replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Salary: $39660

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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Mobile Home Installers

move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.

Salary: $36360

Education: No degree required

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Helpers of Electricians

1 reviews

help electricians by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

Salary: $35440

Education: No degree required

Strong job growth

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