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Electrical Equipment Assembler

Electrical Equipment Assembler

  • Perfect for those who love building and working with cutting-edge technology.
  • Assemble vital components that power everything from computers to electric motors.
  • Use precision tools like soldering and micro-welding to ensure top-quality products.
💰 Earn $38K-$56K
📚 High School Diploma or GED

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Job Openings

31,500 in Total

Earnings

$45,940 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • 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 components 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.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Quality Control Analysis

You value 🙏

  • Having support
  • Support
  • Independence
  • Having freedom
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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