Transformer assembler vs electronic mechanical assembler

The differences between transformer assemblers and electronic mechanical assemblers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a transformer assembler has an average salary of $33,017, which is higher than the $32,639 average annual salary of an electronic mechanical assembler.

The top three skills for a transformer assembler include cranes, quality standards and hand tools. The most important skills for an electronic mechanical assembler are SMT, assembly operations, and assembly drawings.

Transformer assembler vs electronic mechanical assembler overview

	Transformer Assembler	Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Yearly salary	$33,017	$32,639
Hourly rate	$15.87	$15.69
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	17,552	39,893
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 39%
Average age	49	49
Years of experience	-	-

Transformer assembler vs electronic mechanical assembler salary

Transformer assemblers and electronic mechanical assemblers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Transformer Assembler	Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Average salary	$33,017	$32,639
Salary range	Between $24,000 And $45,000	Between $26,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	Palo Alto, CA	Mountain View, CA
Highest paying state	New Hampshire	Arizona
Best paying company	Eaton	Raytheon Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between transformer assembler and electronic mechanical assembler education

There are a few differences between a transformer assembler and an electronic mechanical assembler in terms of educational background:

	Transformer Assembler	Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 39%	Associate Degree, 39%
Most common major	Business	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Transformer assembler vs electronic mechanical assembler demographics

Here are the differences between transformer assemblers' and electronic mechanical assemblers' demographics:

	Transformer Assembler	Electronic Mechanical Assembler
Average age	49	49
Gender ratio	Male, 90.0% Female, 10.0%	Male, 64.8% Female, 35.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.8% Unknown, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 10.1% White, 66.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 9.1% Unknown, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 19.1% Asian, 19.6% White, 49.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between transformer assembler and electronic mechanical assembler duties and responsibilities

Transformer assembler example responsibilities.

Operate steel cutting equipment as well as overhead cranes to provide steel sheets of varying length for the transformer core assemblies.
Excel in interpreting detail aligning units using jigs and fixtures, and inspecting complete components to ensure conformance to specifications.
Perform testing and QA checks, prepare and package components for shipping department.
Perform QA checks on cable/harness assemblies like continuity tests, dimensions, labels.
Decipher blueprints and schematic diagrams, install mechanical & electrical parts, brazing and soldering, and fabricate environmental chambers

Electronic mechanical assembler example responsibilities.

Solder SMT and through hole assemblies
Install electronic parts to PCB board and work under a microscope
Install the electrical parts, new PCB components, and electrical wires to the systems, connector soldering.
Support research and development engineers for prototype projects.
Support engineering requirements and identify potential problems with inconsistencies follow the instructions, especially during the prototype stage.
Ensure each part meet FAA quality standards.

Transformer assembler vs electronic mechanical assembler skills

Common transformer assembler skills

Cranes, 29%
Quality Standards, 28%
Hand Tools, 13%
Brazing, 11%
Power Transformers, 5%
Drill Press, 5%

Common electronic mechanical assembler skills

SMT, 5%
Assembly Operations, 5%
Assembly Drawings, 5%
Lean Manufacturing, 5%
Capacitors, 4%
Production Drawings, 4%

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