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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Description
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Common 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.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $13.59 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.97 and $21.41 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $28,264.48 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $20,741.58 and $44,535.19 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 6,200 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 1.6% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 6,100.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $29,612.
