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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Under the title Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, workers assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. O*NET rates it as some preparation, which usually means a few months to a year of learning on the job. It leans on reading comprehension, operations monitoring, and critical thinking. One core duty is to inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results. On the six-type interest model it reads RCI, meaning hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world comes first, followed by orderly work with data, records and clear procedures. If you want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world, keep it on your list. If you need leading, persuading and making business decisions, it may feel thin.

What they do

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

Main tasks

  • Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
  • 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.
  • Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
  • Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
  • Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
  • Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Active Listening

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
  • You are comfortable relying on reading comprehension and operations monitoring.

May not suit you if

  • You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
  • You want to lead people or run the business side. Enterprising rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
  • You want a career built on years of advanced study.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCI takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.

Preparation

Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.

Also called

  • Assembler
  • Assembler Technician (Assembler Tech)
  • Assembly Worker
  • Electrical Assembler
  • Electronic Assembler

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.