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Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

Typical education: High school diplomaLower pressure Bright Outlook

What they do

Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.

Kinds of work

  • Realistic: Hands-on work with tools, machines, plants or animals, often outdoors.
  • Conventional: Organizing information, following clear procedures and working with data and details.

Lower pressure: How much pressure workers in this job report: deadlines, conflict, dealing with upset people, the cost of mistakes, responsibility for others' safety, competition and long hours. It varies a lot from one employer to the next. Source: U.S. Department of Labor worker surveys.

Pay, tasks and more

Salary

United States $45,850 Median per year · $22.04/hr Most earn $35,350–$62,950

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025.

What you might do

  • Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face bolt holes in parts, using drill presses and portable power drills.
  • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
  • Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
  • File, lap, and buff parts to fit, using hand and power tools.
  • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
  • Pack or fold insulation between panels.

Job outlook

Bright Outlook Rapid Growth

United States
5% more jobs by 2035, faster than average · about 25,900 openings a year

Openings include new jobs and jobs left by workers who retire or change careers. Projections: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Bright Outlook": U.S. Department of Labor.

Where they work

The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn't break this career out by industry.

Experience before this job: 1 to 2 years

Some people start through an apprenticeship: paid training on the job, often with classes. Search apprenticeships on Apprenticeship.gov (opens in a new tab) ↗

Career path

How people usually get into this career, from school to their first job and beyond.

Typical education: High school diplomaExperience before this job: 1 to 2 years

This is an entry-level job that usually needs a high school diploma, though workers in it typically have about 1 to 2 years of related experience before they land in this exact role. Many people start as general assemblers and work up to this career over a year or two.

  1. High school diploma

    4 years

    Finish school with strong math, shop, and physics classes, since they build the hands-on and measurement skills assemblers use every day.

  2. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler

    1-2 years

    Start on a production line putting together small electrical parts and learning to read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and follow quality checks. This experience is what prepares you for more complex equipment.

  3. Electromechanical Equipment Assembler

    Ongoing

    Assemble devices that combine electrical and mechanical parts, such as servomechanisms, actuators, brakes, and motors, and sometimes modify them to meet specifications.

Where it can lead

  1. Electrical and Electronics Repairer

    1-2 years of experience first

    Move from building equipment to diagnosing and fixing commercial and industrial equipment, which usually means more troubleshooting and often a certificate or apprenticeship.

  2. Industrial Machinery Mechanic

    1-2 years of experience first

    Take charge of keeping factory machines running, including preventive maintenance and repairs, which typically requires training on mechanical and electrical systems.

What you can do now

Ideas for high school and college students.

In high school

  • Take shop, electronics, and physics classesThese classes teach you how circuits, motors, and mechanical parts work together, which is the core of this career.
  • Join a robotics or engineering clubBuilding and wiring a robot or machine gives you real assembly experience and teamwork practice.
  • Enter a technical or skills competitionCompetitions in areas like robotics, drafting, or electronics show employers you can work carefully under pressure.
  • Get a part-time job or volunteer in a workshop or repair shopAny job that involves tools, machines, or careful hands-on work builds comfort and a work history.
  • Learn basic safety and tool useKnowing how to use tools safely and follow safety rules is expected on every assembly floor.

In college

  • Take math, physics, and electrical or mechanical technology coursesCoursework in circuits, mechanics, and technical drawing gives you the knowledge behind the equipment you would assemble.
  • Seek an internship or co-op at a manufacturerHands-on time on a real production line shows you how assembly work happens and helps you build a résumé.
  • Work a campus job in a lab, makerspace, or maintenance shopWorking with equipment and tools in a supervised setting builds practical skills and reliability.
  • Look into a certificate or apprenticeship in electromechanical or industrial maintenanceA short certificate or apprenticeship can speed up your move into higher-skill roles, if your school or local community offers one.
  • Join a technical or engineering student clubClubs like SkillsUSA-style groups or robotics teams, where your school has them, offer teamwork, leadership, and practical project experience.

Tips for getting started

  • Ask a local manufacturer, plant, or workshop whether they offer entry-level assembly or apprenticeship openings, and ask what skills they look for.
  • Practice reading simple diagrams and measuring with tools like calipers and micrometers, since accuracy matters a lot in this work.
  • Keep a simple record of any projects, repairs, or shop work you complete, because it helps show employers you are hands-on and reliable.

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Education, experience and related careers: U.S. Department of Labor. The step-by-step path, where it can lead and what you can do now were written by AI as typical examples; many people take other ways.

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