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II. Job Requirements/Prerequisites:

• Skill Requirements
• Experience Prerequisites
• Education/Training Required

• Bay Area Education/Training Resources

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Skill Requirements

Intellectual - basic

• Able to carry out repetitive tasks quickly.

• Attention to detail.

• Able to follow safety precautions.

Intellectual - specialized

• Ability to read and interpret detailed schematic diagrams.

Social

• Able to work with others.

Physical

• Good eyesight is required for Precision Assemblers that work with small parts.

• Ability to discriminate colors on wires.

• Manual dexterity.

• Ability to work quickly.

Skill Maintenance Requirement

• Moderate. Manufacturing processes change as technology changes, requiring new working procedures for Precision Assemblers. Remaining current is often accomplished by taking short courses or getting informal training from co-workers.

Experience Prerequisites

It is typically necessary to have experience as an Assembler prior to becoming a Precision Assembler. This experience is often obtained at the same company, with a promotion leading to the Precision Assembler position. A certificate can be used as a substitute for experience.

Education/Training Required

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Some employers require relevant trade school or junior college coursework. While a certificate will improve someone's chances of getting a job in a competitive job market, an individual course might be sufficient at other times.

The next section in this career guide ("Bay Area Education/Training Resources") provides detailed information on some of the training programs available for Precision Assemblers.