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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
District Of Columbia

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

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Short-term on-the-job training

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typical job duties

  • Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
  • 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.
  • Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
  • Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
  • Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
  • Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
  • Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
  • Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
  • Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.

tools & technology


Tools:
  • Hand trucks or accessories
  • Insertion tools
  • Soldering irons or guns
  • Welders
  • Wire cutters

Technology:
  • Development environment software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Network connectivity terminal emulation software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software