Production
Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Also called: Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Equipment Assembler
US median pay
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not published
Job growth 2025–35
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Openings a year (US)
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Typical entry education
High school diploma
Preparation 2/5 · Some preparation
What this job is
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
What they do day to day
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
- Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
- Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
- Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
- File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
- Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
Skills and knowledge that matter most
Skills
- Quality Control Analysis3.2/5
- Operations Monitoring3.2/5
- Troubleshooting3.0/5
- Time Management2.9/5
- Judgment and Decision Making2.9/5
- Repairing2.8/5
- Equipment Maintenance2.8/5
- Operation and Control2.6/5
Knowledge
- Production and Processing3.3/5
- Mechanical3.2/5
- Computers and Electronics3.1/5
- English Language3.0/5
- Engineering and Technology2.9/5
- Design2.6/5
Importance rated by people working in the job (1 = not important, 5 = extremely important).
Education and preparation
Preparation level 2 of 5 — Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma; some previous work experience or training helps.
Highest education of people in this job:
- High school diploma53%
- Associate's degree19%
- Some college17%
Who this job suits
Mostly Realistic
Hands-on work with tools, machines, plants or animals
Conventional
Organising data, details and procedures
Investigative
Ideas, research and solving problems
Based on the Holland (RIASEC) interest profile for this occupation.