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Occupation

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

$45,930 medianBright outlookHigh school

O*NET 31.0 · 51-2023.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  2. 02Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  3. 03Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
  4. 04Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
  5. 05Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
  6. 06Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
  7. 07Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
  8. 08Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
  9. 09Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  10. 10File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
  11. 11Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
  12. 12Pack or fold insulation between panels.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

AssemblerElectronic AssemblerElectronic TechnicianMechanical AssemblerElectrical AssemblerElectromechanical AssemblerElectromechanical Equipment AssemblerElectronics AssemblerProduction AssociateWiring Technician

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Knowledge the job leans on

Production and ProcessingMechanicalComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyDesignMathematicsPublic Safety and Security

Skills that carry over from service

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringTroubleshootingJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementRepairingEquipment MaintenanceOperation and Control