Electrical Cable Assembler Assemblers

Electrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.

The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.

The assembly processes and manufacturing steps taken to fabricate insulated electrical wire and cable, made from steel, copper, or aluminium.

The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Align and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.

Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of soldering, such as soft soldering, silver soldering, induction soldering, resistance soldering, pipe soldering, mechanical and aluminium soldering.

Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.

Ensure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.

Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.

Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.

Read and interpret drawings listing all the parts and subassemblies of a certain product. The drawing identifies the different components and materials and provides instructions on how to assemble a …

Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

Prepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.

Bind cables or wire together using cable ties, conduit, cable lacing, sleeves, spot ties, cable clamps, or straps.

Attach the electrical connector to the wire using crimping tools. Here the connector and the wire are joined together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other. …

Operate machinery or use hand tools to cut wire.

Apply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.

Fasten and insulate electric or communications wires or cables.

Strip the wire ends using wire strippers to ensure proper connections.

Use tools to manipulate wire which will be used for electrical purposes, such as wire strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, torque wrenches, and heat guns.

Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of electrical devices to motors, generators, and transformers, such …

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Devices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.

The technology which utilises optical fibre, such as plastic or glass threads, to transmit data. Optical fibres are able to transmit light between the two ends of the fibre and …

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Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor. These regulations provide rules and guidelines on topics such as general risk …

The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …

Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level. Review the manufacturing process and equipment and suggest improvements.

Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.

Use various techniques to ensure the product quality is respecting the quality standards and specifications. Oversee defects, packaging and sendbacks of products to different production departments.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.

Ensure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.

Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.

Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.

Maintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Operate machinery or use handtools to cut and bend wire to form parts.

Check the printed circuit board for solder defects and make adjustments as required.

Examine cables and lines to detect possible breakage or damage.

Join and weave electric and communications cable and trunk lines together.

Be able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.

Be able to use wire processing machines, such as wire cutting machines, wire crimping machines, and wire stripping machines.

Wind wires into a wire coil. Wire coils can be used in electrical devices as inductors, transformers, or electromagnets.