Job Description

An electronics assembler works within a production team to assemble, test and service electronic equipment. Primary duties include:

• Assembling electronic components, subassemblies, and products,
• Using assembly tools such as crimps, stakes, screw, bolts, rivets, solder irons, adhesives, press fits, or similar tools,
• Mounting and soldering components such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors and integrated circuits onto PCBs,
• Installing wires and cables between subassemblies,
• Installing subassemblies and assemblies into cabinets or enclosures.

Other duties of an electronic assembler may include:

• Reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports,
• Cleaning parts thoroughly,
• Verifying dimensions and clearance of parts using instruments such as micrometers, calipers and height gauges.
• Testing product to ensure conformance to specifications,
• Correcting defects,
• Packing finished products for shipment.