Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Assembler, Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronics Assembler
What they do:
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Business
- management
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.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Sage 100 ERP
- SAP software Hot Technology
Network connectivity terminal emulation software
- Rasmussen Software Anzio
- Terminal emulation software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 1 of 4)
high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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