Helpers--Electricians perform many tasks that require physical labor to assist electricians in their duties.
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- Helpers- Electricians
What do they typically do
- Drill holes and pull or push wiring through openings, using hand and power tools
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit, using measuring instruments and hand tools
- Transport tools, materials, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, handtruck, or heavy, motorized truck
- Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws and punches
- Maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment and keep parts and supplies in order
- Examine electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation and tighten connections, using hand tools
- Clean work area and wash parts
- Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +0.1%
Job Openings 682
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- Greenlee Training Series
- Basic Electrical Installation
- Rotary Pathway
- Knockout Pathway
- Conductor pulling
- Conductor Fishing
- Bending Basics
- Hand Bending
- Advanced Bending
- Service Level Termination
- Branch and Series Level Termination
- Insulation and ground rod testing
- Three Phase Testing
Private Training Programs
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