According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. | 89% |
| Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. | 89% |
| Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers. | 88% |
| Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment. | 86% |
| Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles. | 86% |
| Run new speaker and electrical cables. | 85% |
| Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions. | 85% |
| Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts. | 82% |
| Record results of diagnostic tests. | 80% |
| Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges. | 80% |
| Replace and clean electrical or electronic components. | 77% |
| Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions. | 74% |
