Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
Other Titles
Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Equipment Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Electronics Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Production Associate, Wiring Technician
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers are tasked with the assembly of electromechanical devices and equipment. They are responsible for making sure that upon assembly, the completed product is functional and meets the specifications. In this role, they receive blueprints and guidelines for the assembling process. It is their job to follow these guidelines in assembling the different components and making sure that the specified assembly sequence is followed. A part of their job is to ensure that the dimensions of the parts being assembled are correct. They also ensure that the alignment and positioning of the components is accurate.
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.
File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.
Operation Monitoring→ Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Quality Control Analysis→ Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Critical Thinking→ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension→ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking→ Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Troubleshooting→ Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material→ Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings→ Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information→ Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events→ Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
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.
Controlling Machines and Processes→ Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge→ Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People→ Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Handling and Moving Objects→ Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems→ Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates→ Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information→ Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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.
Processing Information→ Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Analyzing Data or Information→ Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships→ Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Interacting With Computers→ Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Inspect installed components or assemblies.
Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
Reshape metal workpieces to established specifications.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Apply lubricants or coolants to workpieces.
Clean workpieces or finished products.
Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
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.
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.
Near Vision→ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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.
Control Precision→ The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
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).
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.
Deductive Reasoning→ The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Visualization→ The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Category Flexibility→ The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far Vision→ The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure→ The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Inductive Reasoning→ The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension→ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression→ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Speech Clarity→ The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
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.
Written Comprehension→ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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.
Computers and Electronics→ Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Language→ Knowledge of the structure and content of a language - English, French, Swahili et cetera - including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Computer aided design CAD software -- e.g., FreeCAD; LibreCAD; Autodesk AutoCAD
Database user interface and query software -- Data entry software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software -- e.g., Infor; Workday; Sage; Netsuite
Graphics or photo imaging software -- Blueprint display software
Office suite software -- e.g., Google Workspace; Microsoft Office
Spreadsheet software -- e.g., Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel
Time accounting software -- Timekeeping software
Word processing software -- e.g., Google Docs; Microsoft Word
Bench vises→ Workshop bench vises
Binocular light compound microscopes→ Inspection microscopes
C clamps
Calipers→ Digital calipers; Vernier calipers
Chalk lines→ Chalk line markers
Circuit tester→ Test lights
Claw hammer→ Claw hammers
Cold chisels→ Metal chisels
Combination pliers
Combination wrenches→ Multipurpose wrenches
Drill press or radial drill→ Magnetic drill presses; Punch presses
Dynamometers→ Digital dynamometers
Electronic actuators→ Dynamic actuators
Flat hand file→ Flat hand-held files
Grease guns→ Grease paddles
Gyroscopic instruments→ Gyroscopes
Hand reamer→ Hand reamers
Height gauges→ Vernier height gauges
Hoists→ Chain falls; Electric hoists
Hydraulic press brake→ Power brakes
Levels→ Precision levels
Manual press brake→ Cornice brakes
Micrometers→ Digital micrometers
Miscellaneous assembly machines→ Component insertion machines
Multimeters→ Multifunction digital multimeters
Oscilloscopes→ Digital oscilloscopes
Personal computers
Plumb bobs→ Plumb lines
Positioning jig→ Workpiece positioning jigs
Power buffers→ Buffing wheels
Power drills→ Portable power drills
Power grinders→ Handheld grinders
Power sanders→ Electric sanders
Power saws→ Metal-cutting bandsaws
Pullers→ Comealongs; Nail pullers
Rasps→ Grinding rasps
Ratchets→ Locking ratchet wrenches
Rivet tools→ Pneumatic riveters
Rulers→ Precision rulers
Screwdrivers→ Straight screwdrivers
Shears→ Metal shears
Sledge hammer→ Sledgehammers
Socket sets→ Socket wrench sets
Soldering iron→ Electric soldering irons
Specialty assembly→ Wire-routing tools
Spot welding machine→ Spot welding tools
Squares→ Optical squares
Temperature cycle chamber→ Temperature testers
Threading taps→ Pipe taps
Torque wrenches→ Torque drivers
Wedges→ Steel wedges
Wire brushes→ Electric rotary wire brushes
Wire cutters→ Wire cutting tools
Wire lug crimping tool→ Hydraulic 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.
Investigative→ Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
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.
Integrity→ Job requires being honest and ethical.
Cooperation→ Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Adaptability/Flexibility→ Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking→ Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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.
Achievement/Effort→ Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Self Control→ Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Initiative→ Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Persistence→ Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Concern for Others→ Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Innovation→ Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Stress Tolerance→ Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Social Orientation→ Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others 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.
Working Conditions→ Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.