Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

The main tasks and work activities of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers are to record operational or production data, test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning, operate welding equipment, solder parts or workpieces. In general, for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, reading Comprehension, judgment and Decision Making, operation Monitoring, monitoring and other 4 skills are required.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers jobs. 54.69% of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 8.20% of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

25.46%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

54.69%

Post-Secondary Certificate

8.20%

Some College Courses

11.65%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.00%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
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 component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.
Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.

Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsUsing relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsMonitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Controlling Machines and ProcessesUsing either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsIdentifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Record operational or production data.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Operate welding equipment.
Solder parts or workpieces.
Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
Repair parts or assemblies.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Package products for storage or shipment.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
Exchange information with colleagues.
Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Operate painting or coating equipment.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.

Skills and Abilities for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
MonitoringMonitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Visual Color DiscriminationThe ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Adjustable widemouth plierse.g. Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenchese.g. Adjustable wrenches
Signal generatorse.g. Audio signal generators
Commercial use convection ovense.g. Convection ovens
Caliperse.g. Digital calipers
Multimeterse.g. Digital multimeters
Oscilloscopese.g. Digital oscilloscopes
Voltage or current meterse.g. Digital voltmeters DVM
Screwdriverse.g. Flathead screwdrivers
Hand trucks or accessoriese.g. Handtrucks
Hoistse.g. Hoisting racks
Laser welding machinee.g. Laser micro-welding equipment
Laser beam analyzerse.g. Laser power meters
Paint sprayerse.g. Paint spray guns
Personal computerse.g. Personal computers
Hazardous material protective apparele.g. Personal protective suits
Insertion toole.g. Pin extractors
Power drillse.g. Power drills
Power sawse.g. Power saws
Tweezerse.g. Precision tweezers

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Skills and Abilities for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers