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SOC: 51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
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Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
OJT: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Tasks: 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. Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments. Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
License: License not required.
Outlook: Satisfactory
Alabama Employment Outlook
Comprehensive wage data available: Alabama Occupational Wage Survey
Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
2,8102,580290-.85
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