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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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Electromechanical 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

Critical Thinking
A highly important skill for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers.
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Core knowledge

Production and Processing
A leading knowledge area used in Electromechanical 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

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
One of the occupation's most important kinds of work.
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Day-to-day work

10 examples
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
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Software and tools

7 tools listed
Examples: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software.
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

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

Knowledge areas

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

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Finger Dexterity
  3. 3Near Vision
  4. 4Manual Dexterity
  5. 5Control Precision
  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. 4Integrity
  5. 5Achievement Orientation
  6. 6Perseverance

Work activities

  1. 1Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  2. 2Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  3. 3Getting Information
  4. 4Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  5. 5Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  6. 6Controlling Machines and Processes

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. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  5. 5Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
  6. 6Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Representative tasks

  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
  • Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
  • Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
  • Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.

Software and tools

Autodesk AutoCAD · hot technologyMicrosoft Excel · hot technologyMicrosoft Office software · hot technologyMicrosoft Word · hot technologySAP software · hot technologyBlueprint display softwareTimekeeping software

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