Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Also called: Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician, Mechanical Assembler,

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.

On the job, you would:

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.

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
computers and electronics

Arts and Humanities

English language

Basic Skills

reading work related information
talking to others

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
put together small parts with your fingers

Verbal

communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Analytical Thinking

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Graphics or photo imaging software

Blueprint display software

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

high school diploma/GED
associate's degree

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$34,810

$24,030

$53,450