What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Armature Assembler, Assembler, Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Factory Assembler, Manufacturing Assembler, Transformer Assembler

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers is projected to show little or no change from 2022 to 2032.

Projected Employment in OH

No Data Available
  • 1.9%

    Change

    Ranks #31 in job growth rate
    1,420

    Job Openings

    Ranks #8 in net job growth

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People in this career often have talent in:

  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • 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 equipment.
  • Solder parts or workpieces.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair parts or assemblies.
  • Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
  • Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
  • Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
  • Clean workpieces or finished products.
  • Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
  • Distribute supplies to workers.
  • Exchange information with colleagues.
  • Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
  • Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
  • Package products for storage or shipment.
  • Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
  • Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products.
  • Operate painting or coating equipment.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 28.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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