wireman
Installs building circuits
A wireman is a worker who installs or maintains electrical wiring.
The term appears in industrial and construction contexts, distinguishing those who handle wiring from other electrical specialists: The wireman ran cables through the conduit.
In older usage, wireman could also mean a telegraph or telephone line worker.
Wiring installation specialist
- journeymanQualified trade worker
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- linemanUtility pole worker
- tradesmanSkilled manual worker
contractor · licensed · certified · union · industrial · commercial · residential · maintenance
Point of release
- receptacleContainer for items
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
- panelDistinct flat section
fusebox · fixture · transformer · grounding · switchgear · distribution · subpanel · GFCI
Hazardous energy control procedure
- PPEHazard-shielding work attire
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
- groundingConnecting to earth
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
Heavy-duty woven line
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
aluminum · splice · terminal · junction · circuit · conduit · neutral · high-voltage
Combined electrical measuring device
- voltmeterElectrical potential difference gauge
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- crimperHair-texturizing device
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
electrician
Wiring installation specialist
- journeymanQualified trade worker
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
- linemanUtility pole worker
tradesman · contractor · licensed · certified · union · industrial · commercial · residential · maintenance · installer
outlet
Point of release
- receptacleContainer for items
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- breakerWave that collapses shoreward
panel · fusebox · fixture · transformer · grounding · switchgear · distribution · subpanel · GFCI · dimmer
lockout-tagout
Hazardous energy control procedure
cable
Heavy-duty woven line
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
- gaugeStandard of measurement
copper · aluminum · splice · terminal · junction · circuit · conduit · neutral · high-voltage · three-phase
multimeter
Combined electrical measuring device
schematic
Simplified technical diagram
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
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Water system tradesperson
pipefitter · HVAC technician · carpenter · bricklayer · roofer
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