Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
SOC Code: 51-2022 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, ID | $36,525 | $54,662 | $72,779 | $90,917 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $44,221 | $52,416 | $60,611 | $68,806 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $35,901 | $45,365 | $54,829 | $64,293 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,968 | $52,042 | $58,094 | $64,168 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $42,578 | $49,754 | $56,950 | $64,126 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $45,406 | $51,563 | $57,699 | $63,856 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $37,898 | $46,342 | $54,787 | $63,232 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $42,328 | $49,234 | $56,160 | $63,066 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $39,333 | $47,133 | $54,933 | $62,733 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $44,720 | $50,627 | $56,534 | $62,442 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 2.9 |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
| Design | 2.5 |
| English Language | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.2 |
| Education and Training | 2.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 54.7% |
| Less than high school | 25.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 11.7% |
| Some college | 8.2% |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
- Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word SAP software Calibration software National Instruments LabVIEW Production control software Rasmussen Software Anzio Sage 100 ERP Terminal emulation software
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