Electrical or Electronic Equipment Assembler
Other Titles
Assembler; Assembly Worker; Electrical Assembler; Electronics Assembler; Factory Assembler; Manufacturing Assembler; Production Worker; Transformer Assembler
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers make use of detailed blueprints or guidelines provided by the engineers. During the assembly process, they use various minor components including rivets, wiring and subassemblies. A part of their job is to troubleshoot faulty electrical or electronic devices. Once the fault is identified, they are also responsible for fixing or repairing it.
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 component parts 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.
Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.
Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.
Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Judgment and Decision Making→ Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring→ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Active Listening→ Giving 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.
Coordination→ Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards→ Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work→ Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Training and Teaching Others→ Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Performing General Physical Activities→ Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Developing and Building Teams→ Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing Objectives and Strategies→ Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others→ Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information→ Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Coaching and Developing Others→ Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment→ Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
Operate welding equipment.
Solder parts or workpieces.
Record operational or production data.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Repair parts or assemblies.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
Distribute supplies to workers.
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
Exchange information with colleagues.
Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
Package products for storage or shipment.
Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
Operate painting or coating equipment.
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.
Arm-Hand Steadiness→ The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Manual Dexterity→ The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Information Ordering→ The 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).
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Multilimb Coordination→ The 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.
Problem Sensitivity→ The 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.
Speech Recognition→ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Visual Color Discrimination→ The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Analytical or scientific software -- Calibration software
Development environment software -- Systems engineering software; System-design software
Electronic mail software -- e.g., Gmail; Zoho Mail; Microsoft Outlook
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e,g., Workday; Infor; Netsuite; Sage; Microsoft Dynamics
Industrial control software -- Production control software
Network connectivity terminal emulation software -- Custom printing software; Terminal emulation software; Custom programming software
Office suite software -- e.g., Google Workspace; LibreOffice; Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel
Word processing software -- e.g., Google Docs; Microsoft Word
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Calipers→ Digital calipers
Commercial use convection ovens→ Convection ovens
Fish tape→ Wire pullers
Hand trucks or accessories→ Handtrucks
Hazardous material protective apparel→ Personal protective suits
Hoists→ Hoisting racks
Insertion tool→ Pin extractors
Laser beam analyzers→ Laser power meters
Laser welding machine→ Laser micro-welding equipment
Multimeters→ Digital multimeters
Oscilloscopes→ Digital oscilloscopes
Paint sprayers→ Paint spray guns
Personal computers
Power drills
Power saws
Rulers
Screwdrivers→ Flathead screwdrivers
Signal generators→ Audio signal generators
Soldering iron→ Soldering irons
Stirring hotplates
Stripping tools→ Wire strippers
Tweezers→ Precision tweezers
Utility knives
Voltage or current meters→ Digital voltmeters DVM
Wire cutters→ Wire cutting tools
Wire lug crimping tool→ Wire crimpers
Realistic→ Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Conventional→ Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Attention to Detail→ Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability→ Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Independence→ Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Support→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Relationships→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Independence→ Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.