What Does An Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Do (including Their Typical Day at Work)

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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

Salary
$38750
Becoming One
Easy
Education
No degree required
Job Satisfaction
Low
Job Growth

Personality


What they do

Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.

Typical day

On a daily basis, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers operate or tend to automate assembling equipment, such as robotics and fixed automation equipment. They assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.

A typical day for an Electromechanical Equipment Assembler will also include:

  • Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
  • Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
  • Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.

Other responsibilities

Besides their typical day, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers also file, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools. They may also clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans.

On a weekly to monthly basis, Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills. They might also pack or fold insulation between panels.

In addition, they disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.

Although specific duties may vary, many of them measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.

To some Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, it is also their responsibility to attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.

What is the job like

Job satisfaction

Low

Is this job meaningful

Low

61% said they were satisfied with their job and 46% said they found their job meaningful.


Pros

Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.

Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.

This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.

It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.

Cons

Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.

One of the lowest paying jobs.

Demand for this career is declining.

How much do they make

Average salary

$38750 per year

Average hourly wage

$19 per hour

Entry-level Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $25,700 to $29,660 per year or $12 to $14 per hour.

Salary by experience Annual Hourly
Highest (Top 10%) $56,670 $27
Senior (Top 25%) $45,700 $22
Median $36,390 $17
Junior (Bottom 25%) $29,660 $14
No experience (Bottom 10%) $25,700 $12

This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers based on their average annual salary.

Salary by industry Annual Hourly
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $53020 $25.49
Specialized Design Services $50490 $24.27
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $49670 $23.88
Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing $47120 $22.65
Building Equipment Contractors $46740 $22.47
Scientific Research and Development Services $46740 $22.47
Support Activities for Air Transportation $45220 $21.74
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $44660 $21.47
Management of Companies and Enterprises $44540 $21.41
State Government $43430 $20.88

View more salary by industries here.

Where can they work

Where can Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers including the average salary in that industry.

Employers Total Employed Annual Salary Hourly Wages
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing 48820 $35260 $16.95
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing 48430 $40580 $19.51
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing 26060 $36650 $17.62
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing 25940 $38170 $18.35
Machinery Manufacturing 18260 $40270 $19.36
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing 12890 $34310 $16.49
Employment Services 12660 $33550 $16.13
Communications Equipment Manufacturing 9930 $37810 $18.18
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 8710 $38500 $18.51
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing 7710 $53020 $25.49

What is the work day like

Working hours

Less than 40 hours
0%

40 hours
72%

More than 40 hours
28%

Working schedule

87%

13%

0%

Email

How often do you use email in this job?

Once a week
7%

Every day
48%

Telephone

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

Once a week
3%

Every day
12%

Group discussions

How often do you have group discussions in this job?

Once a week
2%

Every day
96%

Public speaking

How often does this job require you to do public speaking?

Never
64%

Once a year
25%

Once a month
8%

Once a week
2%

Every day
0%

Level of competition

How much competitive pressure is in this job?

Not competitive at all
3%

Slightly competitive
27%

Moderately competitive
61%

Highly competitive
6%

Extremely competitive
2%

What is the work environment like

Office-style environment

Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition

Never
0%

Once a year or more
0%

Once a month or more
1%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
99%

Warehouse-style environment

Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse

Never
81%

Once a year or more
17%

Once a month or more
1%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
1%

Outdoors

Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions

Never
89%

Once a year or more
11%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
0%

Outdoors – Under Cover

Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)

Never
98%

Once a year or more
2%

Once a month or more
0%

Once a week or more
0%

Every day
0%

How to become one

Difficulty to become one

Easy
You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience. Most careers in this difficulty category usually don’t require a degree. However, you will need a few months of on-the-job training with experienced employees. Similar careers include Customer Service Representatives, Security Guards, and Bank Tellers.

Required level of education

What level of education do you need to perform the job?

Less than a High School Diploma
0%

High School Diploma or equivalent
53%

Post-Secondary Certificate
11%

Some College Courses
17%

Associate’s Degree or similar
19%

Bachelor’s Degree
0%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
0%

Master’s Degree
0%

Post-Master’s Certificate
0%

First Professional Degree
0%

Doctoral Degree
1%

Post-Doctoral Training
0%

Relevant majors

No majors found

Relevant work experience

How much related work experience do you need to get hired for the job?

None
1%

1 month
11%

1 to 3 months
9%

3 to 6 months
8%

6 months to 1 year
9%

1 to 2 years
28%

2 to 4 years
31%

4 to 6 years
2%

6 to 8 years
0%

8 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
0%

On The Job Training

How much on the job training do you need to perform the job?

None or short demonstration
1%

1 month
30%

1 to 3 months
1%

3 to 6 months
31%

6 months to 1 year
17%

1 to 2 years
18%

2 to 4 years
2%

4 to 10 years
0%

Over 10 years
0%

Should you become one

Best personality type for this career

The Builder

People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

The Builder
100%

People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.


The Thinker
62%

People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.


The Artist
19%

People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.


The Helper
14%

People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.


The Leader
24%

People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.


The Organizer
67%

People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.


You can read more about these career personality types here.

People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.

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Work Values

Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?

Achievement
38%

You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.

Working Conditions
40%

You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.

Recognition
33%

You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.

Relationships
67%

You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Support
76%

You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.

Independence
33%

You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.

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