Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Also Called: Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Transformer Assembler

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$31,290

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers do

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

  • Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
  • 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.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Information Technology • Renewable Resources and Energy

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Work Context

  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Time Pressure
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Tools

  • Stripping tools
  • Signal generators
  • Multimeters
  • Fish tape
  • Screwdrivers

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Sage 100 ERP
SAP
Network connectivity terminal emulation software
Rasmussen Software Anzio
Terminal emulation software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical

Education

  • 55% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 25% Less than high school diploma
  • 12% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Electrical Engineers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Delaware Valley - Job Corps

    Callicoon, New York

  • Gadsden - Job Corps

    Gadsden, Alabama

ACT & College

  • Arkansas State University-Beebe

    Beebe, AR

  • College of the Ouachitas

    Malvern, AR

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Electrical & Electronic Equipment Assemblers across the country typically make.

$15.04 / hour
$31,290 /year

Entry Level

$19.47 / hour
$40,490 /year

Median Level

$28.51 / hour
$59,310 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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