Description
Assemble, wire, and modify electrical equipment and subassemblies, including control panels, wiring harnesses, junction boxes, motor controls, and power distribution units, per blueprints and wiring diagrams.
- • Inspect, test, and adjust completed electrical assemblies to meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
- • Assemble enclosures and panel layouts; position, align, and fasten components using hand and power tools.
- • Cut, route, terminate, and connect wires and cables per wiring diagrams and specifications.
- • Crimp terminals and connectors using manual and pneumatic crimp tools; solder connections when specified.
- • Label wires, terminals, and assemblies; attach nameplates and identification tags.
- • Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and work instructions to determine components and assembly sequence.
- • Disassemble units to replace parts, rework wiring, or prepare for shipping.
- • Measure wire lengths, harness dimensions, and panel cutouts using rulers, calipers, and templates to maintain tolerances.
- • Clean contacts and assemblies; apply dielectric grease, sealants, or conformal coating as required.
- • Drill, tap, and ream holes in panels and enclosures using drill presses and portable drills.
- • Deburr, file, and smooth edges, bus bars, and cutouts to fit and finish.
- • Install insulation, heat-shrink tubing, sleeving, cable ties, and wire duct for protection and cable management.
- • Operate wire processing and test equipment, such as cutters/strippers, automatic crimpers, and continuity/hipot testers.
- • Use hoists or lift assists to transport or position large panels and enclosures safely.
Related specializations
Interview options
Interview options
Interviewee gender
Interviewee accent
Interview time
Related Pathways
Construction
View
Source
Tasks & skills:
O*NET occupational data (work activities, skills, knowledge).
Learn more
Sources & Standards:
This site includes information from O*NET by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Career Clutch has modified some of this information for student readability. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Last reviewed: Jan 2026
