What do they do?
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Also known as:
Assembler, Assembler Technician (Assembler Tech), Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Factory Assembler, General Electromechanical Assembly Specialist (Gen Electro/Mech Assm Spec), Small Motor Assembler, Subassembler
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People in this career often have talent in:
- Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Record operational or production data.
- Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
- Solder parts or workpieces.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
- Exchange information with colleagues.
- Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
- Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
- Package products for storage or shipment.
- 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.
- Distribute supplies to workers.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
- Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Repair parts or assemblies.
- Paint surfaces or equipment.
- Apply paint to surfaces.
- Operate painting or coating equipment.
- Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
This page includes data from:
Career data:
O*NET 31.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Employment Statistics
Videos:
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