Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers - 51-2023.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Air-Conditioning-Coil Assembler
  • Assembler I
  • Assembler, Mechanical Ordnance
  • Assembler, Photographic Equipment
  • Assembler, Type-Bar-And-Segment
  • Bearing-Ring Assembler
  • Final Assembler
  • Governor Assembler, Hydraulic
  • Precision Assembler, Bench
  • Subassembler

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
  • Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.
  • Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
  • Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
  • Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
  • File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
  • Operate or tend automated assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment.
  • Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.
  • Pack or fold insulation between panels.
  • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.

Detailed Work Activities

  • apply cleaning solvents
  • attach or mark identification onto products or containers
  • examine products or work to verify conformance to specifications
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • make independent judgment in assembly procedures
  • measure, weigh, or count products or materials
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • package goods for shipment or storage
  • perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
  • precision assemble electronic, electrical, or electromechanical equipment
  • read blueprints
  • read manufacturing outlines for electronic products
  • read schematics
  • read specifications
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test manufactured products or materials
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use hand or power tools
  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
  • use soldering equipment