Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
SOC Code: 51-2023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electromechanical 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.1 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.9 |
| Design | 2.6 |
| Mathematics | 2.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 52.7% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 16.9% |
| Some college | 10.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
- Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
- Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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