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Keyword
Telecomm Technician
TV Technician TV Repairman
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Previous relevant work experience
The tasks a Television Installation Man is expected to perform include: Installing and adjusting television receivers and antennas, using hand tools Selecting antenna according to type of set and location of transmitting station
Bolting cross arms and dipole elements in position to assemble antenna Securing antenna in place with bracket and wires Observing insurance codes and local ordinances to protect installation from lightening and other hazards
Drilling and waterproofing holes in building to make passage for transmission line Connecting line between receiver and antenna and fastening it in place Tuning receiver on all channels and adjusting screws to obtain desired density, linearity, focus and size of picture
Orienting antenna and installing reflector to obtain strongest possible reception Operating radio broadcasting unit
Competent in handling wires, cables, cords, etc.
Expertise in television set installation procedures
Proficient in identifying technical issues during television set up and installation
Well-versed with local television broadcast channels
Knowledgeofinsulation, wires, etc.
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Alertness and attentiveness
Physically fit
Problem solving skills
Ability to read and write (basics)Good interpersonal skills
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Electronic companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe
The job isnot listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
Occupational hazards include exhaustion, tiredness, cuts, mild electrical shocks, etc.
Health risks include exposure to electricity, electrical wires, tools, working in open public areas, building terraces, etc.
For candidates with up to 2 years of experience INR 5,000 to INR 7,000 per month
For candidates with 2 to 5years of experience?INR 7,000 to INR 10,000 per month
For candidates with over 6 years of experience INR 10,000 to INR 15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Recruitment Scenario and Investment Trends in the Electronic Sector in India
Recruitment in the electronics sector is predominantly through industry personnel visiting colleges and ITIs. Government schemes like ?Apprenticeshipplay a crucial role in supplying technical manpower for manufacturing and maintenance segment. Increasing consumer and business demand for electronic and IT hardware products is expected to touch the?24 lakh crore mark by 2020. With imports of electronic products expected to touch the?18 lakh crore mark by 2020, the government is making concerted efforts to encourage domestic manufacturing in the sector.
The worldwide Set-Top-Box (STB) market is expected to grow from 221 million in 2011 to 242 million in 2016. DTH and Cable TV are the two main drivers. Out of 148 million TV households, cable TV caters to 92 million households, DTH subscription stands at 45 million, and around 2 million cable homes are digitized. The potential demand for STBs comes from 90 million homes, which are to be digitized till December 2014. As competition intensifies with the growth of DTH in key markets, cable operators in India and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region are responding with the introduction of STBs with digital output, interactive services, and next-generation ramp-up like digital video recorders (DVRs), video-on-demand (VoD), and pay per view (PPV) services.. The need for specialists to install these systems is consistently felt, therefore, it can be said that job profiles like Television Installation Man will always have good job prospects in India.
Television manufacturers across India Self-employed
Towns and cities across India
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Electronics training institutes across India
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