Description

Machine operators in electrical apparatus manufacturing operate machinery or equipment to fabricate complete products or parts for use in the assembly of electrical appliances and equipment, and electrical apparatus, such as batteries, fuses and plugs. Inspectors inspect and test completed parts and production items. Workers in this unit group are employed by electrical appliance and electrical equipment manufacturing companies.

Job Titles

• Industrial battery assembler
• Machine operator – electrical equipment manufacturing

Main Duties

• Operate machinery to assemble, test or package dry cell batteries
• Position lead acid storage batteries on assembly line and insert battery contents into casing
• Operate machinery, such as pasting and stacking machines, to fabricate plates for lead acid storage batteries
• Load machinery with glass tubes, bulbs and other parts used to produce incandescent, fluorescent and other types of light bulbs and tubes, and remove and pack finished product
• Operate or feed machinery and equipment to produce electrical wiring devices such as fuses, plugs, caps, sockets, connectors and switches
• Operate equipment to apply protective coatings to items such as freezer cabinets, small electric motors or transformer assemblies
• Perform minor repairs to items rejected from production line
• Set up and adjust production machinery and equipment for operation.

Workplaces

• Electrical appliance manufacturing companies
• Electrical equipment manufacturing companies

Skills

• Operation and Control
• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Coordinating
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Colour Perception
• Finger Dexterity
• Auditory Attention
• Body Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Independence

Similar Occupations

• Supervisors, electronics and electrical products manufacturing (92021)

Source: OaSIS