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Manufacturing
- Annual Median Wage$ 40,243$28,265
$51,850Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers put together or modify electrical, electronic, or electromechanical equipment or devices such as computers, electric motors, batteries, servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, brakes, control linkage, and actuators.
What do they typically do
- Connect cables, tubes, and wiring according to specifications
- Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials needed or assembly instructions
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers, and verniers
- Use a variety of tools, such as rulers, rivet guns, and soldering irons
- Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly
- Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts
- Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.6%Job Opening 35Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- PMMI Mechatronics - Industrial Electricity I [Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies]
- PMMI Mechatronics - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) I [Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies]
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