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Skill comparison for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers and Machinists

Skills Common to Both Occupations

  • Apply Independent Judgment In Assembly Procedures
  • Apply Machinist Practices
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (Spc)
  • Apply Technical Information To Manufacturing And Industrial Activities
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • File Metal And Plastic
  • Inspect Components During Manufacturing
  • Maintain Consistent Quality
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Buff And Polishing Machine
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Lathes
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Sandblast Metal Parts And Objects
  • Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
  • Set Up Specialized Machines For Metals Manufacturing
  • Smooth, Sharpen, Polish Or Grind Metal Objects
  • Sustain Output Levels Of Assembled Items
  • Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Metric System

Skills Unique to Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers

  • Apply Electrical Principles
  • Apply Electro-Mechanical Systems Principles
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Assemble Electronic Equipment
  • Assemble Small Objects And Parts
  • Distinguish Colors
  • Fit Dowels
  • Hand Tap Metal, Wood Or Other Material
  • Interpret Detailed Electronic Design Specifications
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Perform Basic Assembly
  • Perform Repetitive Tasks In Assembly Setting
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Manufacturing Outlines For Electronic Products
  • Solder Electronic Components Or Electrical Connections
  • Sort Raw Materials Used In Manufacturing
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use X-Ray And Magnetic Inspection
  • Weld Metal Parts

Skills Unique to Machinists

  • Analyze Tasks Needed To Complete Manufactured Products
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Robotics Systems Technology
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Coordinate Production Materials And Processes
  • Estimate Materials For Production And Manufacturing
  • Estimate Time Needed For Project
  • Evaluate Tool Designs
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Lay Out Machining Projects
  • Operate Cnc Machines
  • Operate Grinding Machines
  • Operate Machine Tools
  • Operate Shaping And Forming Machines
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
  • Set Up And Operate Milling Or Planing Machines
  • Set Up Cnc Machines
  • Set Up Machine Tools
  • Solve Machine Tool Problems
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Basic Mathematics