# Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

- Code: 51-2022.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 51-2022)
- Family: [Production](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-51), one of its 114 occupations
- Tasks: 16 tasks (9 core and 7 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/51-2022.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/51-2022.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.  
   Core task · Task 10022 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2013
2. 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.  
   Core task · Task 10019 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2013
3. Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.  
   Core task · Task 10020 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2013
4. Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.  
   Core task · Task 10024 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013
5. Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.  
   Core task · Task 10027 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013
6. Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.  
   Core task · Task 10021 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2013
7. Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments.  
   Core task · Task 10030 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013
8. Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.  
   Core task · Task 10029 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2013
9. Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.  
   Core task · Task 10026 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013
10. Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10018 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, July 2013
11. Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10023 · Rated by 70 people who do the job, July 2013
12. Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10028 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2013
13. Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10031 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2013
14. Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10034 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013
15. Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10025 · Rated by 71 people who do the job, July 2013
16. Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products.  
   Supplemental task · Task 10033 · Rated by 72 people who do the job, July 2013

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