Inspect and test wiring installations, assemblies, and circuits for resistance factors and for operation; and record results.
Assemble electrical or electronic systems and support structures; and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, and assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering and micro-welding equipment.
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic component parts to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports in order to determine materials requirements and assembly instructions.
Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
Position, align, and adjust workpieces and electrical parts to facilitate wiring and assembly.
Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan and review work activities, and to resolve production problems.
Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.
Fabricate and form parts, coils, and structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, and saws.
Drill and tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units, and to provide openings for elements, wiring, and instruments.
Complete, review, and maintain production, time, and component waste reports.
Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers.
Instruct customers in the installation, repair, and maintenance of products.
Distribute materials, supplies, and subassemblies to work areas.
Electrical and electronics assemblers are usually required to have a high school education or have obtained a GED. Some employers provide up to 1 month of on-the-job training. For related information and recommended courses to prepare for this occupation, Tennessee high school students may visit the Trade and Industrial Education Standards, Competency Profiles, and Resource Links online.
Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Second Interest High-Point - Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Moral Values - Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
Company Policies and Practices - Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
Activity - Workers on this job are busy all the time.
Support-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Supervision, Human Relations - Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
Achievement-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Ability Utilization - Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
Achievement - Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
Compensation - Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers.
Working Conditions - Workers on this job have good working conditions.
Independence - Workers on this job do their work alone.
Advancement - Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement.
Relationships-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Co-workers - Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with.
Working Conditions-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
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