Electrical and Electronic Assemblers, Precision
| Description |
OES Code: 93114 |
Assemble or modify prototypes or final assemblies of electrical or electronic equipment, such as missile control systems, radio and test equipment, computers, numerical control machine tools, radar, sonar, telemetering systems, or appliances. Include workers who primarily assemble electrical systems for machinery.
Wages, California
| Entry-Level Hourly Wage |
$7.68 |
| 25th Percentile |
$8.64 |
| 50th Percentile |
$10.99 |
| 75th Percentile |
$14.12 |
Wages, San Joaquin County
| Entry-Level Hourly Wage |
$7.09 |
| 25th Percentile |
$7.68 |
| 50th Percentile |
$9.53 |
| 75th Percentile |
$12.25 |
Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey
Hours & Benefits
The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday. Some companies also employ workers on swing and night shifts. Night shift workers can usually expect to receive up to an additional ten percent in pay as a shift premium, or they receive eight hours of pay for fewer hours of work.
Fringe benefits usually include all major holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, and health and life insurance plans. Protective clothing is usually supplied by the employer, and some companies also provide prescription
safety glasses for their employees, if necessary.
Employment Trends, California
| Employment 1998 |
38,600 |
| Projected Employment 2008 |
43,600 |
| Percent Change 1998-2008 |
13% |
| Separations 1998-2008 |
9,000 |
Employment Trends by California County
Working Conditions
Most electronics manufacturing firms have modern, air-conditioned plants which offer a pleasant work environment. The equipment being assembled is very delicate and sensitive to outside influences; therefore, some assemblers work in "clean rooms,'' in which the temperature, humidity, and dust content of the air are carefully controlled. All workers in clean rooms wear masks, gloves and smocks, or coveralls, commonly referred to as "bunny suits.'' Depending on their job duties, Electronics Assemblers may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. As the work is frequently performed using a microscope, eye strain may occur.
Advancement
Electronics assemblers who show the ability and skill may advance to electronics tester or quality control inspector positions. Those who continue their formal education in electronics technology may advance to the job of electronics technician. Some employers report they have installed formal training programs to enable production workers to advance to the technician level. Outstanding employees may also be promoted to lead-level and supervisory- level positions.
Getting the Job & Other Information
Applicants should contact employers directly and should respond to want ads in local newspapers. Electronics Assembler positions may also be listed with the Job Service offices of the California Employment Development Department.
For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank. |
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Although Assembler is an entry-level position in the electronics industry, most employers prefer applicants who have had some prior experience, preferably in production work.
Skills & Other Requirements
However, it is more important for applicants to have the ability to do precision work on a repetitive basis at relatively high speed. Therefore, these workers should possess good vision, excellent eye-to-hand coordination, and manual dexterity. Other personal qualifications that are helpful are patience, ability to work with others, and attention to detail.
References
California Occupational Guide #47
Related Occupations: Electronic Component Processor
Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP) |
