Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers

Definition

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers assemble or modify, according to procedures strictly laid down, components of electrical, electromechanical and electronic equipment. Tasks include - (a) assembling component parts and electrical and electronic systems and positioning, aligning and fastening units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames using hand or power tools, soldering and micro-welding equipment.; (b) reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions; (c) recording production and operational data on specified forms; (d) operating wire-coiling machines to wind wire coils used in electrical equipment and components such as registers, transformers, armature wires, electric motors and generators; (e) inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies, wiring installations and circuits, and rejecting faulty assembly components. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Armature assembler - Electrical equipment assembler - Electromechanical equipment assembler - Electronic equipment assembler - Etcher (printed circuit board) - Telephone assembler - Television assembler - Watch assembler Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Precision-instrument maker - 7311 - Electronics mechanics and servicer - 7421