electrician
person who installs electrical wiring
A person whose job is to work with electrical wiring and power systems.
[someone] is an electrician; call/hire an electrician (to do [something])
- We called an electrician to fix the faulty outlet in the kitchen.
- The electrician checked the fuse box and replaced a damaged wire.
- Only a qualified electrician should work on the building’s main wiring.
- My uncle is an electrician.
- We need an electrician to install a new light.
lighting crew member in productions
In film or theatre, a person who works with the lighting equipment.
an electrician on a film/TV/theatre production; a set electrician
- The electrician ran power to the lights before the actors arrived on set.
- On the theatre crew, the electricians focused on cabling and dimmer control.
- An electrician fixed a flickering spotlight during the rehearsal.
- The electrician set up the stage lights.
- Base: electrician
- Plural: electricians
auto electrician
1electrician for vehicles
An electrician who fixes electrical problems in cars.
- The auto electrician traced the fault to a damaged sensor wire.
- If your headlights keep failing, an auto electrician can test the wiring.
- She trained as an auto electrician and now works on hybrid vehicles.
industrial electrician
1electrician in factories and plants
An electrician who works in factories and industrial buildings.
- An industrial electrician repaired the motor controls on the production line.
- Industrial electricians often work around high-voltage equipment.
- The plant hired an industrial electrician to maintain its electrical systems.
journeyman electrician
1fully trained working electrician
An electrician who has finished training and can work on their own.
- After his apprenticeship, he worked as a journeyman electrician.
- The site has two journeyman electricians and several apprentices.
- A journeyman electrician handled most of the wiring on the project.
licensed electrician
1electrician with official permission
An electrician who is legally allowed to do this work.
- The landlord hired a licensed electrician to replace the old wiring.
- Many cities require a licensed electrician for major electrical work.
- Ask for proof that the electrician is licensed and insured.
master electrician
1highly qualified senior electrician
A very experienced electrician with top qualifications.
- A master electrician signed off on the final inspection report.
- She worked for years before qualifying as a master electrician.
- The company requires a master electrician to supervise large projects.
on-call electrician
1electrician available when needed
An electrician who can come quickly when there is a problem.
- The hospital keeps an on-call electrician for overnight emergencies.
- We needed an on-call electrician when the power failed at midnight.
- Ask whether they have an on-call electrician before you sign the contract.
residential electrician
1electrician for homes
An electrician who works in people’s homes.
- A residential electrician installed new ceiling lights throughout the house.
- If you’re renovating a kitchen, a residential electrician can add extra outlets.
- She started as a residential electrician before moving into commercial work.