Solar Photovoltaic Installers: 
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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | |
| Average Time to Fill | 37 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 18 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 8.76 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 94 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 36.21 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Following Directions
Work Ethic
Information Gathering
Professionalism
Following Directions
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Carve objects from steel, precious metal, or other related materials
Set-up specialized rigging
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Don/Doff installation, maintenance, or repair related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Cut metal or plastic material
Install alternative power sources or systems
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems
Preheat metal before welding, brazing, or soldering
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured precision products by hand
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Position workpiece prior to welding
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Process metals using power or hand tools
Set-up specialized rigging
Sand metal or plastic objects
File metal or plastic objects
Grind metal objects
Weld metal parts and components
Perform combination welding or cutting procedures
Weld metal structures
Don/Doff installation, maintenance, or repair related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Cut metal or plastic material
Install alternative power sources or systems
Install electrical components, equipment, or systems
Preheat metal before welding, brazing, or soldering
Assemble/Disassemble manufactured precision products by hand
Apply protective sealants or coatings
Position workpiece prior to welding
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Process metals using power or hand tools
Performing General Physical Activities
Install sheet metal assemblies in supportive framework
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install structures such as fences, markers, or guard rails
Review construction specifications
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install insulating materials
Repair sheet metal products
Perform structural repair or assembly work
Erect scaffold on work site
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
Install prefabricated building components
Build structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install structures such as fences, markers, or guard rails
Review construction specifications
Repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
Install insulating materials
Repair sheet metal products
Perform structural repair or assembly work
Erect scaffold on work site
Move heavy objects in installation, maintenance, or repair work
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverters | ||||
| Solar Photovoltaic Installation | ||||
| Power Distribution | ||||
| Solar Systems | ||||
| Schematic Diagrams | ||||
| Project Management |
