What You Need to Know About Electronic Equipment Assembler

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

List of Electronic Equipment Assembler Job Duties

• Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
• Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
• Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
• Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.
• Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.

What Every Electronic Equipment Assembler Should Know

These are the skills Electronic Equipment Assemblers say are the most useful in their careers:

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Electronic Equipment Assembler Jobs

• Electronics Assembler
• Subassembler
• Electrical and Radio Mock-Up Mechanic
• Grid Operator
• Keyboard Action Assembler

Are There Job Opportunities for Electronic Equipment Assemblers?

In the United States, there were 218,900 jobs for Electronic Equipment Assembler in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Electronic Equipment Assembler. There will be an estimated 18,200 positions for Electronic Equipment Assembler per year.

The states with the most job growth for Electronic Equipment Assembler are Nevada, Wyoming, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Kansas, Kentucky, or New Mexico. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What Tools & Technology do Electronic Equipment Assemblers Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Electronic Equipment Assemblers may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Sage 100 ERP
• Terminal emulation software
• Calibration software
• Production control software

How do I Become an Electronic Equipment Assembler?

Education needed to be an Electronic Equipment Assembler:

How many years of work experience do I need?

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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