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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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Preparation level

Job Zone 2
Usually requires some preparation, which may include a high school diploma and on-the-job training.
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Leading skill

Reading Comprehension
A highly important skill for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers.
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Core knowledge

Production and Processing
A leading knowledge area used in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers.
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Career interest

Realistic
One of the strongest interest themes associated with this work.
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Typical work activity

Getting Information
One of the occupation's most important kinds of work.
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Day-to-day work

10 examples
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
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Software and tools

11 tools listed
Examples: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook.
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Reading Comprehension
  2. 2Monitoring
  3. 3Active Listening
  4. 4Critical Thinking
  5. 5Speaking
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Production and Processing
  2. 2Mechanical
  3. 3Design
  4. 4English Language
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Computers and Electronics

Abilities

  1. 1Near Vision
  2. 2Finger Dexterity
  3. 3Oral Comprehension
  4. 4Arm-Hand Steadiness
  5. 5Manual Dexterity
  6. 6Information Ordering

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Artistic
  5. 5Social
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Achievement Orientation
  5. 5Perseverance
  6. 6Stress Tolerance

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  4. 4Handling and Moving Objects
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Work context

  1. 1Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  2. 2Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  3. 3Time Pressure
  4. 4Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  5. 5Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  6. 6Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Representative tasks

  • 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.

Software and tools

Microsoft Excel · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Outlook · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologySAP software · hot technologyCalibration softwareNational Instruments LabVIEWProduction control softwareRasmussen Software AnzioSage 100 ERPTerminal emulation software

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