CAREER
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$36,390
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.4% (little or no change)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Do
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers May Have
Assembler, Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Factory Assembler, Manufacturing Assembler, Production Worker, Transformer Assembler
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High School Diploma (55%)
High School Diploma
Less than a High School Diploma
Some College Courses
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
