Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

ManufacturingO*NET 51-2023.00United States

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

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Median annual earnings: $45,780
Projected change: +7.4%
Typical education: High school diploma or less
Employment: 253.56K jobs

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The work

What electromechanical equipment assemblers do

Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.

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.

Pay and outlook

What the job pays and where it is heading

Annual earnings range

Reported earnings by percentile, United States

10th percentile: $35,214
25th percentile: $38,299
50th percentile: $45,780
75th percentile: $51,823
90th percentile: $63,266

The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $45,780 and half earn less.

Employment outlook

2025 to 2035 projection

+7.4%faster than average

2025253,557 jobs

2035 projected272,319 jobs

18,762 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.

Preparation

Education levels

What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.

High school diploma or less: 52.7%
Associate degree: 19%
Some college: 16.9%
Certificate: 10.8%
Doctoral degree or more: 0.6%

Skills

Skills employers ask for

Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.

Hand Tools
Soldering
Electrical Wiring
Blueprinting
Electromechanics
Mechanical Assembly
Power Tool Operation
Electromechanical Assembly
Electronic Components
Lifting Ability
Electronics
Printed Circuit Board
Wiring Diagram
Manual Dexterity
Wire Harnesses
Crimping
Mechanical Aptitude
Technical Drawing
Test Equipment
Artificial Intelligence

How the work gets done

Core competencies

Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.

Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

In the market

Job titles and employers

Recent job postings in United States

Common job titles

01Electromechanical Assemblers766 postings
02Assemblers17 postings
03Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers5 postings
04Delivery and Assembly Technicians4 postings
05Prototype Assemblers3 postings
06Electrical/Electronics Engineers2 postings
07Orthodontic Assistants2 postings
08Switchgear Specialists2 postings
09Aerospace Assemblers1 postings
10Assembler Associates1 postings
11Manufacturing Assemblers1 postings
12Precision Assemblers1 postings
13Switchboard Operators1 postings

Top employers

01Aerotek297 postings
02Northrop Grumman27 postings
03ManpowerGroup16 postings
04Auto Service Agency.Com13 postings
05Trystar13 postings
06Adecco12 postings
07Ultimate Staffing12 postings
08Ducommun9 postings
09Staffmark9 postings
10Connexion Systems & Engineering8 postings
11Endress Hauser7 postings
12Cenergy6 postings
13Savvy Staffing Solutions6 postings
14Ametek5 postings
15Dayton-Granger5 postings
16Nr Consulting5 postings
17Pinnacle Staffing5 postings
18ResourceMFG5 postings
19Am Tec4 postings
20Dwyer Instruments4 postings

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