Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.

Also called: Assembler, Assembler Technician (Assembler Tech), Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler, Factory Assembler, General Electromechanical Assembly Specialist (Gen Electro/Mech Assm Spec), Small Motor Assembler, Subassembler, Assembly Technician (Assembly Tech), Battery Assembler, Battery Parts Assembler, Battery Plate Assembler, Breaker Unit Assembler, Capacitor Assembler, Circuit Board Assembler, Commutator Assembler, Computer Assembler, Dry Cell Battery Assembler, Electric Deicer Assembler, Electric Motor Assembler, Electric Motor Controls Assembler, Electric Organ Assembler, Electric Sign Assembler, Electric Wirer, Electrical Accessories Assembler, Electrical and Radio Mock-Up Mechanic, Electrical Assembly Technician (Electrical Assembly Tech), Electrical Controls Assembler, Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Technician (Electrical Mechanical Fabrication Tech), Electron Tube Assembler, Electronic Components Assembler, Electronic Scale Subassembler, Electronics Assembly Technician (Electronics Assembly Tech), Field Ring Assembler, Industrial Equipment Assembler, Industrial Equipment Wirer, Printed Circuit Board Assembler, Printed Circuit Boards Lamination Assembler, Semiconductor Assembler, Small Battery Plate Assembler, Wire Harness Assembler

This is a career information profile, not an advertised job opening.

What the worker does

Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
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.
Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.

Skills, machines and equipment

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Operation and Control
Time Management
Speaking
Active Learning

Education and training

Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) (45.95% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

O*NET Job Zone 2: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training. Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Ask an employer or registered apprenticeship sponsor about current programs, eligibility, training and pay. A career profile does not confirm that a program is available.

Salary reference

38,380–51,670 USD per year · United States · 2025. Source: BLS OEWS via O*NET · 25th–75th percentiles · SOC 51-2022.

Occupational-group wage references are not guaranteed pay for this specialty or an employer's offer.

Career advancement

Develop reliable production, safety, quality, and equipment skills; explore additional processes, senior specialist, or team-lead responsibilities relevant to your workplace.
Ask employers which demonstrated skills, education, or credentials are needed for the next role. Related careers are exploration options, not automatic promotions.

How Do I Get This Job?

Review the skills and responsibilities above.
Most frequently reported education in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) (45.95% of responses). This is survey context, not a universal hiring requirement. Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
O*NET Job Zone 2: Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training. Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training. This is broad occupational preparation context; confirm the requirements for a specific employer or apprenticeship.
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Related career information

Sources and limitations

O*NET® 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0. ShopFloor adapted occupational grouping, selected manufacturing-relevant occupations, and retained seven legacy guide titles. Specialties and alternative titles are grouped under O*NET occupations; these occupations can also occur outside manufacturing. Source: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html. No wage, vacancy, certification, or video data is implied. ShopFloor advancement suggestions are general editorial guidance, not O*NET findings or guaranteed career progression. BLS wage ranges, when available, are national 25th–75th percentiles for the source occupational grouping, across industries; they are not local, apprentice, entry-level, or specialty-specific offers.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers