Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

What the job really is

Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

At a glance

• Sector: Production
• O*NET-SOC code: 51-2022
• O*NET job zone: 2 — some preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
• Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
• Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
• Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
• Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
• Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
• Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, SAP software, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrenches, Audio signal generators, Calibration software, Convection ovens, Digital calipers, Digital multimeters

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
• Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
• Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
• Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
• Industrial Machinery Mechanics
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 2 (some preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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