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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Anode Builder

2.	Assembler

3.	Assembly Worker

4.	Automobile Lights Assembler

5.	Battery Assembler

6.	Battery Builder

7.	Battery Parts Assembler

8.	Battery Plate Assembler

9.	Breaker Unit Assembler

10.	Cable Wirer

11.	Capacitor Assembler

12.	Carbon Brusher Assembler

13.	Carbon Brushes Assembler

14.	Cathode Ray Tube Assembler

15.	Cathode Ray Tube Salvage Processor

16.	Circuit Board Assembler

17.	Commutator Assembler

18.	Computer Assembler

19.	Computer Builder

20.	Connector

21.	Coping Machine Assembler

22.	Crystal Calibrator

23.	Dry Cell Battery Assembler

24.	Electric Deicer Assembler

25.	Electric Motor Assembler

26.	Electric Motor Controls Assembler

27.	Electric Motor Winder

28.	Electric Organ Assembler

29.	Electric Organ Assembler and Checker

30.	Electric Sign Assembler

31.	Electric Wirer

32.	Electrical Accessories Assembler

33.	Electrical and Radio Mock-Up Mechanic

34.	Electrical Assembler

35.	Electrical Controls Assembler

36.	Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician

37.	Electrical Panel Builder

38.	Electrical Wirer

39.	Electron Tube Assembler

40.	Electronic Assembler, Group Leader

41.	Electronic Components Assembler

42.	Electronic Scale Subassembler

43.	Electronic Sensing Equipment Assembler

44.	Electronic Wirer

45.	Electronics Assembler

46.	Electronics Assembler and Tester

47.	Electronics Utility Worker

48.	Encapsulator

49.	Factory Assembler

50.	Factory Worker

51.	Field Ring Assembler

52.	Grid Operator

53.	Hand Cell Tuber

54.	Hand Mounter

55.	Hand Printed Circuit Board Assembler

56.	Headlight Assembler

57.	Industrial Equipment Assembler and Wirer

58.	Industrial Equipment Wirer

59.	Industrial Furnace Fabricator

60.	Instrument Panel Assembler

61.	Keyboard Action Assembler

62.	Lamination Assembler

63.	Lamp Assembler

64.	Magnet Valve Assembler

65.	Manufacturing Assembler

66.	Motor and Generator Brush Maker

67.	Motor Vehicle Light Assembler

68.	Octave Board Assembler

69.	Phonograph Cartridge Assembler

70.	Plastic Battery Assembler

71.	Plug Wirer

72.	Pre Assembly Wirer

73.	Printed Circuit Board Assembler

74.	Printed Circuit Board Assembly Group Leader

75.	Printed Circuit Board Assembly Repairer

76.	Printed Circuit Boards Lamination Assembler

77.	Production Worker

78.	Prototype Deicer Assembler

79.	Record Changer Assembler

80.	Relay Adjuster

81.	Semiconductor Assembler

82.	Skein Winder

83.	Small Battery Plate Assembler

84.	Spark Plug Assembler

85.	Speaker Wirer

86.	Spider Assembler

87.	Stem Mounter

88.	Subassembler

89.	Subassemblies Wirer

90.	Switchbox Assembler

91.	Telephone Assembler

92.	Test Fixture Assembler

93.	Transformer

94.	Transformer Assembler

95.	Transformer Builder

96.	Transformer Maker

97.	Tube Rebuilder

98.	Wafer Line Worker

99.	Wire Bender

100.	Wire Harness Assembler

101.	Wire Worker

102.	Wiring Technician

103.	X Ray Electronics Wireman

104.	X Ray Electronics Wiring Technician

Job Tasks

	Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements. Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.

	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. Assemble electrical or electronic equipment. Solder parts or workpieces. Operate welding equipment.

	Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Record operational or production data.

	Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications. Assemble electrical or electronic equipment. Repair parts or assemblies.

	Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly. Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.

	Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified. Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.

	Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers. Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.

	Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. Clean workpieces or finished products.

	Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments. Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.

	Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments. Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.

	Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports. Record operational or production data.

	Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas. Distribute supplies to workers.

	Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.

	Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems. Exchange information with colleagues. Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.

	Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks. Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas. Package products for storage or shipment.

	Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.

	Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers. Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products. Operate painting or coating equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

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