Description
Assemble, modify, and test electromechanical equipment and devices—such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkages, and actuators—per blueprints, specifications, and quality standards.
- • Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
- • Assemble parts and subassemblies; position, align, and fasten components using hand and power tools.
- • Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- • Connect cables, tubes, and wiring per specifications.
- • Attach nameplates and mark identifying information on parts.
- • Read blueprints, schematics, and specifications to determine components and assembly sequences.
- • Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate for shipping.
- • Measure parts and verify tolerances using micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
- • Clean and lubricate parts and subassemblies using grease paddles or oilcans.
- • Drill, tap, ream, countersink, and spot-face holes using drill presses and handheld drills.
- • File, lap, and buff parts to fit using hand and power tools.
- • Pack or fold insulation between panels.
- • Operate or tend automated assembly equipment, including robotics and fixed automation.
- • Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
