The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler assembles or modifies electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Duties:
The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler inspects tests and adjusts completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler job function is to assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler positions, aligns, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler connects cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler attaches name plates and marks identifying information on parts. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler reads blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler disassembles units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler measures parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and venires. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler cleans and lubricates parts and subassemblies, using grease paddles or oilcans. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler job function includes drills, taps, reams, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
Knowledge:
The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs the knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Skills:
The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler determines the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler selects and uses training methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler must understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler installs equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler repairs machines or systems using the needed tools. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler determines causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler must give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Abilities:
- The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler must have the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and in one position.
- The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- The Electromechanical Equipment Assembler needs the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.