n. Someone who works with wire; primarily someone who connects electric wiring.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A man who puts up and looks after wires, as for the telegraph, telephone, or electric lighting.
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n. a worker who installs and repairs electric wiring
Word Usage
"Our two priorities were a key man or expert locksmith and a "wireman" or electronics expert, and I wanted to get people into the campaign headquarters of Democratic candidates as soon as possible."