What is a senior assembler technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior assembler technician

1. Explore senior assembler technician education requirements

   Most common senior assembler technician degrees

   Associate

   35.6 %

   High School Diploma

   28.7 %

   Bachelor's

   24.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior assembler technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Calipers	12.50%
   Mechanical Assembly	12.45%
   Manual Dexterity	11.58%
   Hand Tools	9.85%
   Inventory Control	8.84%

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3. Complete relevant senior assembler technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior assembler technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior assembler technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior assembler technician resumes.

4. Research senior assembler technician duties and responsibilities

   • Lead, develop and challenge T/M's and encourage kaizen.
   • Perform SMT soldering on circuit boards, reassemble units and perform software testing.
   • Troubleshoot and test production wave soldering machines and PCB cleaning systems and all relate equipment.
   • Calibrate mechanical assemblies to meet tolerance and product specifications using tools such as micrometers and calipers.

5. Apply for senior assembler technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior assembler technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams