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Electronics assemblers fit together electrical components. They attach microchips and wires or insert components to an electronic circuit board. Some jobs require a high level of skill.
They make finished products or one element of a product, often working on a production line. Some work from home completing batches of electrical components.
Assemblers may use different hand tools and machinery, including soldering irons. They may also oversee items being assembled by machinery, checking the quality.
They usually work 37 to 40 hours a week, which may include night or weekend shifts. Overtime is often available and part-time work is common. Electronics factories and workshops are usually well lit, dust free and very clean in order to avoid damaging components. Special safety equipment, uniforms and regular breaks are usually provided.
Salaries range from around £9,880 to £20,000 a year.
An electronics assembler needs to be:
Electronics assemblers work throughout the UK, although the number of available jobs is declining due to increased mechanisation and overseas outsourcing. Assemblers may work for all kinds of electrical manufacturing firms. Most firms are relatively small, employing less than 50 people. The largest number of employees is found in the South East, Scotland and the east of England.
There are no set entry requirements, although GCSEs/S grades in English, maths and science, or equivalent qualifications, may be useful. Applicants often have to complete a practical test.
Training is usually on the job, with assemblers working alongside experienced colleagues. Assemblers may work towards relevant vocational qualifications, including a City & Guilds Award in Production Engineering and an NVQ/SVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations at Levels 1 and 2.
Promotion may be possible to a supervisory role. Electronics assemblers can also move into maintenance, quality assurance or technical roles.
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