According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. | 89% |
| 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. | 88% |
| Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results. | 85% |
| Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications. | 84% |
| Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly. | 83% |
| Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified. | 81% |
| Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers. | 80% |
| Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. | 79% |
| Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments. | 78% |
| Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments. | 76% |
| Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports. | 74% |
| Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas. | 73% |
| Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. | 73% |
| Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems. | 72% |
| Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks. | 67% |
| Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products. | 63% |
| Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers. | 62% |
