All About Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Example of Electronic Equipment Assembler Job Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

What Do Electronic Equipment Assemblers Do On a Daily Basis?

• Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.
• Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
• Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
• Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
• 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.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.

Electronic Equipment Assembler Needed Skills

Below is a list of the skills most Electronic Equipment Assemblers say are important on the job.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Electronic Equipment Assembler

• Prototype Deicer Assembler
• Test Fixture Assembler
• Plug Wirer
• Skein Winder
• Cathode Ray Tube Assembler

Job Outlook for Electronic Equipment Assemblers

In the United States, there were 218,900 jobs for Electronic Equipment Assembler in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Electronic Equipment Assembler. The BLS estimates 18,200 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Electronic Equipment Assembler are Nevada, Wyoming, and Texas. Watch out if you plan on working in Kansas, Kentucky, or New Mexico. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Tools & Technologies Used by Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Electronic Equipment Assemblers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• SAP
• National Instruments LabVIEW
• Sage 100 ERP
• Terminal emulation software
• Calibration software
• Production control software

Becoming an Electronic Equipment Assembler

Individuals working as an Electronic Equipment Assembler have obtained the following education levels:

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References:

• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• College Factual
• O*NET Online

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