Skilled Trades
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Median salary
$44,040
Typical range
$34k – $61k
Job outlook
+5% (faster than average)
AI exposure
Plan a path to Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Entry / Junior
$34,110
~2 yrs to advance
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Established
$44,040
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Senior
$52,560
Key skills
A typical day
- •Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.
- •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.
- •Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- •Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- •Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Skilled Trades
Explore all- Purdue University50% admit · $78,000 grad pay
- Ohio State University53% admit · $68,000 grad pay
- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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