Automotive electrician, Kaimahi hiko ā-waka
Also known as
- Vehicle electrician
Automotive electricians install, diagnose and repair electrical wiring and audio, security and navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$28 to $46
Most common
$58
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Automotive electricians
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime and be on call
- usually work in garages and workshops and may travel locally to breakdowns
- need to be accurate, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- install audio or communications equipment
- inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects
- test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
- drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials
- connect electrical components or equipment
- solder parts or connections between parts
- repair electronic equipment
- lay cables to connect equipment
- confer with customers or users to assess problems
- install insulation in equipment or structures
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need to do an apprenticeship to become an automotive electrician and experience may be useful.
You may need
- to do an apprenticeship in automotive engineering and technology
- a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4)
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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