What is an Electronic Equipment Assembler?

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

Electronic Equipment Assembler Responsibilities

• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
• Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
• Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.

Electronic Equipment Assembler Skills

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

• Capacitor Assembler
• Stem Mounter
• Keyboard Action Assembler
• Crystal Calibrator
• Dry Cell Battery Assembler

Is There Job Demand for Electronic Equipment Assemblers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 218,900 jobs in the United States for Electronic Equipment Assembler. 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.

Tools & Technologies Used by Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

Becoming an Electronic Equipment Assembler

Individuals working as an Electronic Equipment Assembler have obtained the following education levels:

What work experience do I need to become an Electronic Equipment Assembler?

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References:

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

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