Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Also called: Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Transformer Assembler

In the Air Force: Aerospace Ground Equipment; Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-5; Electrical Power Production Apprentice; Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, CV-22; Missile And Space Facilities Journeyman; Missile And Space Systems Maintenance Apprentice; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-2; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, Any C-135/E-3/E-8; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, MQ-1/MQ-9; Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

In the Army: AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Air Traffic Control (ATC) Operator; Armament/Electrical/Avionics Repair Supervisor; Electronic Warfare Specialist

In the Coast Guard: Aviation Maintenance Technician; Avionics Electrical Technician; Electrician's Mate; Electronics Technician

In the Marine Corps: Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technician; Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53; Aircraft Avionics Technician, V-22; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician, F/A-18; Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician, KC-130; Aviation Electronic Micro/miniature Component and Cable Repair Technician, IMA; Avionics/Maintenance Technician, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS); Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician; Metrology Technician; Tactical Air Operations/Air Defense Systems Technician

In the Navy: Aviation Electrician's Mate; Electrician's Mate; Electricians Mate, Nuclear Power; Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power; Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation; Fire Control Technician; Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical); Missile Technician; Sonar Technician (Submarine)

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These days almost any product you buy at a store had its finishing touches put on by an assembler. Assemblers and fabricators construct finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make a wide variety of products, in many different settings. Assemblers and fabricators typically specialize. For example: Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles. Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers use bolts, rivets and soldering equipment to build parts of products like motors, computers, and sensing equipment that require the soft touch and fine motor skills of human hands. Fiberglass laminators and fabricators apply layers of fiberglass on molds to form structures for boats, cars, and other products. They wear respirators and protective clothing for safety. Most assemblers and fabricators work in manufacturing plants, where difficult tasks may be automated or aided by power tools. However, assembly work can still involve long periods of standing, sitting, or working on ladders. While some jobs involve exposure to chemicals or fumes… ventilation systems generally minimize harmful effects. Although a high school diploma or equivalent and on-the-job training are enough for most jobs, experience and additional education or training is needed for more advanced assembly work.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Personality

Technology

Education

high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$34,810

$24,030

$53,450

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