Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler

Urban Institute

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Follows safety practices

Develops and practices safe working habits to ensure the safety of fellow workers and self
Observes all company policies regarding safety equipment and procedures
Locates Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Locates first-aid materials and implements employer’s first-aid procedures, when necessary
Inspects equipment and tools for defects, checks whether equipment is energized or not, and ensures proper working order (e.g., electrostatic discharge safety)
Uses personal protective equipment while completing assigned tasks
Maintains a clean, orderly, foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
Provides safety instructions for electronic systems users
Completes necessary safety training as directed by supervisors (e.g., OSHA10, CPR, NFPA, lock out/tag out, etc.)
Safely and appropriately operates lifting equipment
Adheres to FDA standards when applicable

Interprets and communicates plans to prepare for assembly of systems

Reads and interprets schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine material requirements or assembly instructions
Reviews blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences
Explains assembly procedures or techniques to other workers and supervisors
Marks or tags identifications on parts for assembly
Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to complete the installation, repair, or maintenance of products

Assembles electrical or electronic systems

Assembles support structures and installs components, units, subassemblies, wiring, motor controls, or assembly casings, using appropriate tools
Fabricates or forms parts, components, or structures according to specifications, using appropriate tools
Coats structure as specified using appropriate surface finish
Positions, aligns, or adjusts workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly to meet product specifications
Inspects assemblies to ensure product specifications have been met
Drills or taps holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments

Provides maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems

Adjusts, repairs, or replaces electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications
Conducts preventive maintenance outlined by manufacturers’ service manuals
Cleans parts, using specified cleaning techniques
Advises clients and internal team members on issues related to repairs, installations, or equipment designs
Inspects wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits to ensure they meet specified requirements
Tests wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits to ensure they meet specified requirements
Verifies instruments meet calibration requirements
Identifies and follows the steps needed for a preventative maintenance plan
Performs repairs using appropriate hand tools following safety guidelines

Effectively plans and communicates production process with internal teams

Communicates with supervisors or engineers to discuss work activities, recommend preventive maintenance or to resolve production problems
Records, reviews or maintains operational or production data
Follows company protocols for communication with colleagues
Ensures the accurate transfer of information across internal teams
Abides by principles of inclusion and equity in communication with team members and superiors
Fosters open communication through active listening and facilitates shared understanding across teams
Accepts constructive feedback to initiate communication improvements
Abides by management principles, following company protocols (e.g., ISO certification, lean management)
Provides suggestions to management on areas for improvement

Ensures proper functioning of electronic system

Checks function and quality of individual components during the system installation process
Uses flow meter to ensure proper power flow to and output from electronic system
Tests electrical components or systems to verify proper function at the completion of assembly
Uses programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to configurate input and output
Conducts proper function test in accordance with test specifications
Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule
Identifies and reports malfunctioning components of installations during assembly
Records discrepancies or issues with electronic equipment
Conducts quality inspection for compliance, as appropriate

Uses technology to assist in the assembly of electronic systems

Uses resource planning software for production planning (e.g., Sage 100 ERP, MRP, SAP software)
Uses spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Excel) for documentation and tracking
Remains up to date and proficient in emerging industry and internal company software (CAD, Solid Works, etc.)
As appropriate, shows ability to use additive manufacturing techniques (e.g., 3D printing or other techniques)
Programs automative machinery to complete designated tasks

Catalogs and distributes materials to appropriate stakeholders

Reviews, marks, and tags components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified
Distributes materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas
Completes checklist or creates a record of the distribution of materials
Packs finished assemblies for shipment, and transports them to storage areas, using appropriate equipment
Follows a process of database management for record keeping
Oversees logistics of finished products; ensures that the processes of packing, storing, and shipping of finished product meets specified requirements

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