Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Also Called: Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Mechanical Assembler

What Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers do

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

  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing Automotive & Machine Repair

Training Program Areas:

Electronic Assembly • OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing

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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
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Drill press or radial drill
  • Calipers
  • Hoists
  • Pullers
  • Multimeters

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Graphics or photo imaging software
Blueprint display software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 53% High school diploma or equivalent

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 your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

  • Conventional (Organizer)
  • Investigative (Thinker)
  • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Verbal

This is what Electromechanical 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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