Job Description

Electrical assemblers complete the manufacture of a number of locomotive components such as controls stands, simulators, and rheostats by performing the following tasks:

Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications, work orders, or reports to determine materials requirements or assembly instructions.

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.

Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.

Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.

Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.

Clean parts, using cleaning  solutions, air hoses, and cloths.

Drill or tap holes in specified  equipment locations to mount control units or to provide openings for      elements, wiring, or instruments.

Fabricate or form parts, coils, or structures according to specifications, using drills, calipers, cutters, or saws.

Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production      problems.

Inspect or test wiring      installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.

Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.

Measure and adjust voltages to specified values to determine operational accuracy of instruments.

Complete, review, or maintain production, time, or component waste reports.

Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.

Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or hand trucks.