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Occupations/51-2022.00

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

63%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

37%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

55%

Mixed exposure

A day in this job

  • Mostly routine

    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.

  • Mostly routine

    Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.

  • Mostly routine

    Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.

The tasks we can read here lean routine. That sits next to the AI risk rank — it is not a forecast that the job disappears.

Core tasks

  1. 01Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
  2. 02Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
  3. 03Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
  4. 04Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
  5. 05Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
  6. 06Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks2.94
  • Degree of automation1.75
  • Time sitting3.42
  • Originality (ability)2.12
  • Conflict situations3.04
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.47
  • Outdoors / weather1.92
  • Disease exposure1.11
  • Decision freedom3.78

Top abilities

  • Near Vision4.00
  • Finger Dexterity3.75
  • Oral Comprehension3.50
  • Manual Dexterity3.38
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.38
  • Information Ordering3.25
  • Written Comprehension3.12
  • Visualization3.12

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension3.25
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.88
  • Speaking2.88
  • Mathematics2.12
  • Science1.88
  • Critical Thinking3.00
  • Active Learning2.62
  • Learning Strategies2.12
  • Monitoring3.12

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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