O*NET-SOC 51-2022.00

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers

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

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2507/2013
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1207/2013
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.1207/2013
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1207/2013
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.007/2013
Coordination2.B.1.b3.007/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2013
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.7507/2013
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.507/2013
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3807/2013
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.3807/2013
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.2507/2013

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.Core7007/2013
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.Core7007/2013
Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.Core7007/2013
Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.Core7207/2013
Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.Core7207/2013

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.311/2023
Investigative3.3311/2023
Artistic1.8211/2023
Social1.2411/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.