How to become an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
Official title: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Main tasks
- 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.
How to become one
The education and qualifications typically needed to enter these occupations vary by industry and employer. Although a high school diploma is enough for most jobs, experience and training are needed for advanced assembly work.
Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent
Read the full guide from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ways in
- Apprenticeship: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler (Nof).
- Apprenticeship: Electric Sign Assembler.
- Apprenticeship: Wirer (Office Machines).
Pay · Outlook
- About 246,300 people work in this job now, and about 258,700 are projected by 2035. (+5%)
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Questions people ask
How do I become an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler?
The education and qualifications typically needed to enter these occupations vary by industry and employer. Although a high school diploma is enough for most jobs, experience and training are needed for advanced assembly work.
Is an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler a growing career in the US?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5% by 2035, from about 246,300 to about 258,700 people (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Do you need a degree to become an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler?
Usually not. Only 8% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Ways in include: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler (Nof).
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Projections (2025-35 (released 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS), retrieved 2026-10-03
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook (2025-35 edition (published 2026-08-27)), Public domain (BLS); photographs excluded, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03
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