Electromechanical Equipment Assembler

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Electromechanical Equipment Assembler

Also Called: Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Equipment Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Electronics Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Production Associate, Wiring Technician, Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Equipment Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Electronics Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, Production Associate, Wiring Technician

What they do

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

$31,340
Starting Salary (2023)
$40,700
Median Salary (2023)
%
Projected Job Growth
279,340
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Attention to Detail
Integrity
Dependability
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis
Troubleshooting
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Common Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

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