Best Careers For People Who Are Good At Installation

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

SQA Engineers

Hannah Quinn from Flowlens
1 reviews
develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
$114270
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
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Manufacturing Engineers

Fin Brown from Get It Made
Sherry Morgan from
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.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Robotics Engineers

research, design, develop, or test robotic applications.
$107060
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
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Biomedical Engineers

apply knowledge of engineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, and biomechanical principles to the design, development, and evaluation of biological, agricultural, and health systems and products, such as artificial organs, prostheses, instrumentation, medical information systems, and health management and care delivery systems.
$98340
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.
$97330
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Mechanical Engineers

Mike Reinalda from 3devo
Tom Hartley from Frugal Consultancy & Design Limited
2 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.
$95560
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.
$89460
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

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Elevator Installers and Repairers

assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
$86200
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

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.
$84290
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


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.
$75970
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.
$71040
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.
$68310
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.
$68310
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.
$67640
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Photonics Technicians

build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
$67640
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Audio-Visual Collections Specialists

prepare, plan, and operate multimedia teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file materials.
$63560
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Commercial Electrical Repairers

repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
$63350
Post-secondary certificate
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Electro-Mechanical Technicians

operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
$62800
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


Robotics Technicians

build, install, test, or maintain robotic equipment or related automated production systems.
$62800
Associate's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

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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.
$62800
Bachelor's degree
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

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.
$61980
No degree required
High job satisfaction
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Electricians

Jeff Brandlin from Assurance Electrical Services
1 reviews
install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures and ensure that their work is in accordance with relevant codes.
$61550
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Plumbers

Jake Romano from John The Plumber
Matt O'Rourke from Z PLUMBERZ
Frank Beard Barrett from The Gentlemen Pros
Gerald Carpenter from Self-employed
4 reviews
assemble, install, or repair pipes, fittings, or fixtures of heating, water, or drainage systems, according to specifications or plumbing codes.
$61100
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.
$60790
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.
$60790
No degree required
Personality Match

Millwrights

install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings.
$59080
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.
$58250
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. May also install, dismantle, or move machinery and heavy equipment according to plans.
$57350
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

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 mining.
$57000
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

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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.
$55510
No degree required
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HVAC Installers

install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
$53410
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
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HVAC Technicians

install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.
$53410
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
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Audio and Video Equipment Technicians

Matt Granato from A liberal arts college
1 reviews
set up, maintain, and dismantle audio and video equipment, such as microphones, sound speakers, connecting wires and cables, sound and mixing boards, video cameras, video monitors and servers, and related electronic equipment for live or recorded events, such as concerts, meetings, conventions, presentations, podcasts, news conferences, and sporting events.
$53390
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match


Security and Fire Alarm Installers

install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.
$52150
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Electric Motor Repairers

repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
$49250
Post-secondary certificate
Personality Match

Solar PV Installers

Matthew Messer from New York Solar Maintenance
Kaden Coziar from ES Solar
Pat Coppens from REenergizeCO
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.
$48020
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Machinists

set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments out of metal. 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.
$47800
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

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.
$46760
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers

repair and open locks, make keys, change locks and safe combinations, and install and repair safes.
$46240
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.
$46160
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.
$45350
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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Electronic Systems Technicians

install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.
$44850
Post-secondary certificate
High job satisfaction
Personality Match


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.
$44180
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.
$43810
No degree required
Personality Match

ATM Technicians

repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
$43790
Associate's degree
Personality Match


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 a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
$43790
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match

Motor Vehicle Electronic Technicians

install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
$41250
Post-secondary certificate
Personality Match

Auto Glass Technicians

replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.
$39660
No degree required
Strong job growth
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Mobile Home Installers

move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
$36360
No degree required
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Helpers of Electricians

Chris Papenfus from
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.
$35440
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match



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