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Watch how the objects all around us are made.

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The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Realistic

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Conventional

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Investigative

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Artistic

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

Social

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Enterprising

The first few years I didn't make a cent, I was in debt horrendously. I got under so much pressure I had a few depression episodes, ended up in hospital. But I came through that, worked my guts off.

Governing Director

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

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.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical Assemblers

Production Occupations

Assemblers and Fabricators

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.

Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.

Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.

Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.

Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.

Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.

Sage 100 ERP

SAP software

Rasmussen Software Anzio

Terminal emulation software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

National Instruments LabVIEW

Microsoft Office software

Microsoft Word

Calibration software

Production control software

Wire strippers

Audio signal generators

Digital multimeters

Wire pullers

Flathead screwdrivers

Wire cutting tools

Digital calipers

Hoisting racks

Laser power meters

Soldering irons

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

Every day

Once a week or more but not every day

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Continually or almost continually

More than half the time

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

Extremely important

Very important

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

Once a month or more but not every week

Once a year or more but not every month

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

A lot of freedom

Some freedom

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

Less than half the time

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

Fairly important

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Overview

Career

What Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Do

Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

Overview

Career

What Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Do

Other Job Titles Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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