Occupation
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
$45,930 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 51-2022.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
- 02Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
- 03Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
- 04Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- 05Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- 06Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
- 07Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
- 08Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- 09Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- 10Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
- 11Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
- 12Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
AssemblerAssembly WorkerElectrical AssemblerElectronics AssemblerAssembler Technician (Assembler Tech)Electronic AssemblerFactory AssemblerGeneral Electromechanical Assembly Specialist (Gen Electro/Mech Assm Spec)Small Motor AssemblerSubassembler
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Knowledge the job leans on
Production and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsDesignEngineering and Technology
Skills that carry over from service
Operations MonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementOperation and ControlCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingQuality Control AnalysisSocial Perceptiveness