Skills it runs on
The capabilities O*NET rates most important for this occupation — the human ground the work is built on.
See all skills →Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
Occupation · SOC 51-2022.00
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Also called: Assembler · Electrical Assembler · Electronics Assembler · Transformer Assembler · Assembly Worker · Electronic Assembler · Factory Assembler · Manufacturing Assembler · Anode Builder · Armature Assembler · Assembly Technician (Assembly Tech) · Automobile Lights Assembler
Job family: Production Occupations
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AI work map
A fast read on where AI already shows up in this occupation, where it stays a copilot, where humans remain in the loop, and what the labor market is doing. Built from observed Claude.ai conversations mapped to O*NET tasks and from published research — measures of usage and exposure, not advice or predictions that the job is going away.
Market signal
Independent published positions, read together — not a forecast.
- Low AI exposure
- Work is mostly on-site (not teleworkable)
- 2013 flagged this for computerization (89th); today's AI task-overlap is comparatively low (24th)
AI & job outlook
What today's research says about this occupation's exposure to AI, how AI is actually being used in it, and where employment is headed. These are positions within published studies — measures of exposure and usage, not predictions that this job will disappear.
Exposure to current AI
Each study uses its own scale, so the raw scores are not comparable across rows — the percentile (this job's rank among all U.S. occupations with data) is the comparable figure, and sizes the bars.
| Measure | Rank vs all occupations | Percentile | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) Low | 31st | -0.6 | |
| LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) Low | 20th | 0.2 |
OpenAI's exposure study scores tasks three ways: with a language model alone (α 0.0), with simple added tooling (β 0.1), and including AI-powered software (γ 0.2). Higher means more of the job's tasks could be done at least twice as fast — not that they will be automated away.
This job mostly cannot be done remotely (Dingel–Neiman) — its hands-on tasks sit outside what software-based AI reaches.
Mixed signals. Today's AI/LLM studies show relatively low exposure for this job, but the older (2013) Frey–Osborne work rated it higher for computerization and robotics. Different eras, different technologies — the AI measures above reflect the current state.
Historical automation estimate (2013)
A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
Frey–Osborne probability 0.9 · 89th percentile among occupations · High
How AI is actually used in this job
Among measured AI assistant conversations mapped to this occupation (Anthropic Economic Index, 2026-01-15), these task types came up most. These are shares of observed AI conversations — not shares of the job, of worker time, or of what could be automated.
| Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. | 0.3% | |
| Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments. | 0.2% |
Where this work sits on the global GenAI gradient
The ILO's 2025 global study scores generative-AI exposure on the international ISCO-08 occupation system, not US SOC. Bridged through the published (and approximate, many-to-many) IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 crosswalk, this US occupation corresponds to the international occupation below. Exposure here means how much of the work's tasks today's AI can attempt — task overlap, not automation, adoption, or jobs lost.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers sits at the 52nd percentile of 427
occupations on the global GenAI task-exposure gradient
— exposure eased from 2023 to 2025. Each dot is one occupation; the
ringed one is this work. Exposure is task overlap, not automation or jobs lost.
28% mean task exposure (2025)
52nd percentile of 427 placed occupations
−8 pts shift 2023 → 2025
| International occupation (ISCO-08) | Task exposure (2025) | Most tasks fall in |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · 8212 | 28% | Minimal |
Read the whole six-band gradient on the GenAI exposure gradient page. The crosswalk is approximate: a US occupation can map to several international ones, and the ILO scores describe the international occupation, not this exact US role.
Tasks
All 17 tasks O*NET lists for this occupation, ordered by importance. Each links to its own page with AI-exposure and observed-use detail.
- Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions. Core · importance 4.5
- Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment. Core · importance 4.4
- Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results. Supplemental · importance 4.3
- Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications. Core · importance 4.2
- Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly. Core · importance 4.2
- Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified. Supplemental · importance 4.0
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers. Core · importance 4.0
- Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths. Core · importance 4.0
- Drill or tap holes in specified equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for elements, wiring, or instruments. Core · importance 3.9
- Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments. Supplemental · importance 3.8
- Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports. Supplemental · importance 3.7
- Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas. Supplemental · importance 3.7
- Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws. Core · importance 3.7
- Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems. Core · importance 3.6
- Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks. Supplemental · importance 3.4
- Instruct customers in the installation, repair, or maintenance of products. Supplemental · importance 3.2
- Paint structures as specified, using paint sprayers. Supplemental
Work activities
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Record operational or production data.
- Assemble electrical or electronic equipment.
- Solder parts or workpieces.
- Operate welding equipment.
- Repair parts or assemblies.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
- Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
- Review blueprints or other instructions to determine operational methods or sequences.
- Mark products, workpieces, or equipment with identifying information.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Move products, materials, or equipment between work areas.
- Package products for storage or shipment.
- Exchange information with colleagues.
- Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
- Instruct workers to use equipment or perform technical procedures.
- Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
- Drill holes in parts, equipment, or materials.
- Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
- Distribute supplies to workers.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
O*NET importance rating, from 1 (not important) to 5 (extremely important).
Abilities
| Near Vision | 4.0 | |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.8 | |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.4 | |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.4 | |
| Information Ordering | 3.3 | |
| Written Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Oral Expression | 3.1 | |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.1 | |
| Visualization | 3.1 | |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.0 | |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.0 | |
| Control Precision | 3.0 | |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.0 | |
| Speech Recognition | 3.0 | |
| Category Flexibility | 2.9 | |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.9 | |
| Selective Attention | 2.9 | |
| Speech Clarity | 2.9 | |
| Written Expression | 2.8 | |
| Static Strength | 2.8 | |
| Trunk Strength | 2.8 | |
| Far Vision | 2.8 |
Essential skills
| Reading Comprehension | 3.3 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Writing | 2.9 | |
| Speaking | 2.9 | |
| Active Learning | 2.6 |
Transferable skills
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.9 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Time Management | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.6 |
Knowledge
| Production and Processing | 2.9 | |
| Mechanical | 2.6 |
Skills in demand
Skills employers ask for in job postings for this occupation (Lightcast), with whether each is a common or specialized skill.
Tools & technology
Work context
How characteristic each condition is of the job, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale (higher = more present in day-to-day work). Each condition links to how it varies across all occupations.
How to get in
- Job zone
- Zone 2 — Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Related experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Preparation level
- SVP (Below 6.0) — total schooling plus on-the-job experience.
Education of current workers
Share of people in this occupation at each level of education.
| High School Diploma | 54.7% | |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 25.5% | |
| Some College Courses | 11.7% | |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 8.2% |
Interests & work styles
The interests and personal qualities O*NET associates with people who do this work.
Career interests (Holland / RIASEC)
| Realistic | 7.0 | |
| Conventional | 4.0 | |
| Investigative | 3.3 | |
| Artistic | 1.7 |
Interest areas
Work styles
| Attention to Detail | 2.7 | |
| Dependability | 2.3 | |
| Cautiousness | 1.9 |
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What you can do with this
Options the data surfaces for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers — not advice or a forecast. Each is a real cross-link you can follow into the evidence.
Skills that travel
Capabilities this work builds that are used across many other occupations.
Adjacent roles
Occupations O*NET rates as related — the nearby moves on the map.
Paths in
How people typically prepare for this work.
- Job zone 2 — Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed · preparation tier
Zoom out
On the global GenAI exposure gradient this work sits around the 52nd percentile of 427 international occupations.
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers sit at the 24th percentile of AI task overlap among U.S. occupations
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers rank in the 24th percentile (Low band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated.Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers sit at the 24th percentile of AI task overlap among U.S. occupations • Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers rank in the 24th percentile (Low band) for AI task overlap across U.S. occupations — a measure of how much of the work today's AI can attempt, not how much is automated. (Eloundou et al. (GPTs are GPTs) + Felten AIOE) Source: Singulariki — "Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers". https://singulariki.com/roles/role-51-2022-00 Note: AI task overlap measures what today's AI can attempt, not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
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Every line is built only from figures this page already shows and cites. AI task overlap means what today's AI can attempt — not automation, job loss, or a forecast.
Sources for this page
Every figure above traces to a named public dataset and the exact release below — not hand-written opinion. See the full methodology for what each measure does and does not mean.
- O*NET 30.3 U.S. Department of Labor / National Center for O*NET Development
- Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27) Anthropic
- “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130 OpenAI / academic
- AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans academic
- ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025 International Labour Organization
- IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022 Institute for Structural Research (IBS)
- Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation academic
- Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome academic
Data compiled June 2, 2026. Figures are estimates, not advice.
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Plain
Singulariki. "Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers." Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Built from O*NET 30.3; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130; AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans; ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025; IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022; Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation; Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome. Accessed June 7, 2026. https://singulariki.com/roles/role-51-2022-00
APA
Singulariki. (2026). Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers. Singulariki: a source-backed encyclopedia of work. Retrieved June 7, 2026, from https://singulariki.com/roles/role-51-2022-00
BibTeX
@misc{singulariki-role-51-2022-00,
title = {Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers},
author = {{Singulariki}},
year = {2026},
note = {O*NET 30.3; Anthropic Economic Index v4 (2026-01-15) + v2 (2025-03-27); “GPTs are GPTs” (Eloundou et al.) arXiv 2303.10130; AI Occupational Exposure (AIOE) Felten, Raj & Seamans; ILO / Gmyrek et al. GenAI exposure gradient 2025; IBS O*NET-SOC ↔ ISCO-08 occupation crosswalk 2022; Frey & Osborne (2013) frey-osborne-automation; Dingel & Neiman (2020) dingel-neiman-workathome. Accessed June 7, 2026},
url = {https://singulariki.com/roles/role-51-2022-00}
} Citations name the underlying public dataset releases — they reflect what this page is built from, not just the URL.