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Career Details : Frame Wirers, Central Office

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Description

Connect wires from telephone lines and cables to distributing frames in telephone company central office, using soldering iron and other hand tools.

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training

Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Tasks

  • Lubricates moving switch parts.
  • Tests circuit connections, using voltmeter or ammeter.
  • Solders connections, following diagram or oral instructions.
  • Assists in locating and correcting malfunction in wiring on distributing frame.
  • Strings distributing frames with connecting wires.
  • Removes and remakes connections to change circuit layouts.
  • Cleans switches and replaces contact points, using vacuum hose, solvents, and hand tools.

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    • Indoors
    • Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
    • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
    • Consequence of Error
    • Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls
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