Description
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Investigative
Work Values
- Support
- Relationships
- Independence
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Cooperation
- Integrity
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 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.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Technology Skills
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Network connectivity terminal emulation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Development environment software
Abilities
- Near Vision
- Finger Dexterity
- Oral Comprehension
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Operations Monitoring
- Active Listening
Knowledge
This information is currently unavailable.
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Electrical Generator Systems Technician CertificationCertifying Organization
Electrical Generating Systems Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic AssembliesCertifying Organization
Global Electronics Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Associate Certified Electronics TechnicianCertifying Organization
ETA International
Type
Core
Certificate name
Grounding and Bonding: Copper SystemsCertifying Organization
C-Tech Associates Inc.
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
ETT Certified Technician Level IIICertifying Organization
InterNational Electrical Testing Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $34,160 |
| Median (50%) | $44,210 |
| High (90%) | $61,190 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 271,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 290,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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