Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Also called: Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Mechanical Assembler
What they do:
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Business
- customer service
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- put together small parts with your fingers
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Precision Assembler, Bench
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$31,730
per year, on average
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