Manufacturing & ProductionAssemblersISCO 8212
control panel assembler
Control panel assemblers read schematic drawings to assemble control panel units for electrical equipment. They put together wiring, switches, control and measuring apparatus and cables with hand operated tools.
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Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (26)
electrical equipment regulationselectrical equipment regulationsThe 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 ri...electromechanicselectromechanicsThe engineering processes that combine electrical and mechanical engineering in the application of electromechanics in devices that need electricity to create mechanical movement or devices that creat...wire harnesseswire harnessesAssemblies of wires or cables that are bound together by cable ties, tape, or lacing, and are able to transfer signals or electricity. Through binding the wires together, the wires are better protecte...electrical wire accessorieselectrical wire accessoriesElectrical wire and cable products and accessories, such as electrical connectors, splices, and wire insulation.power electronicspower electronicsThe functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power. Power conversion systems are usually categorised as AC-DC or rectifiers, DC-AC or inverters, DC-DC converters...switching devicesswitching devicesDevices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.power engineeringpower engineeringSubdiscipline 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...electrical wiring diagramselectrical wiring diagramsThe visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.control panel componentscontrol panel componentsThe elements present in control panels, such as wires, circuit breakers, DIN rails, switches, programmable logic controllers (PLC), contactors, and transformers.organise wiresorganise wiresApply wire markers and cable labels to identify and organise the wire. Use tie-wrap or cable lace to keep the wires together.apply coating to electrical equipmentapply coating to electrical equipmentPrepare and apply coating, such as conformal coating, to electrical equipment and its components to protect the equipment against moisture, high temperature, and dust.read assembly drawingsread assembly drawingsRead 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 p...troubleshoottroubleshootIdentify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.wire control panelwire control panelStrip the wire ends to ensure proper connections and attach wires to the components on the control panel. Pay attention to the wire label, colour, and size. Organise the wire by using a wire duct or c...align componentsalign componentsAlign and lay out components in order to put them together correctly according to blueprints and technical plans.use electrical wire toolsuse electrical wire toolsUse tools to manipulate wire which will be used for electrical purposes, such as wire strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, torque wrenches, and heat guns.mount control panel componentsmount control panel componentsConnect electrical components, such as circuit breakers, DIN rails, and switches, directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board.bind wirebind wireBind cables or wire together using cable ties, conduit, cable lacing, sleeves, spot ties, cable clamps, or straps.meet deadlinesmeet deadlinesEnsure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.strip wirestrip wireStrip the wire ends using wire strippers to ensure proper connections.report defective manufacturing materialsreport defective manufacturing materialsMaintain required company records and forms in order to report any defective materials or questionable conditions of manufacturing machinery and equipment.install electric switchesinstall electric switchesPrepare wires for installation in a switch. Wire the switch. Install it securely in the right location.fasten componentsfasten componentsFasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans in order to create subassemblies or finished products.collect control panel componentscollect control panel componentsSelect the appropriate control panel components, such as wires and circuit breakers, to meet the specified requirements.ensure conformity to specificationsensure conformity to specificationsEnsure that the assembled products are conform to the specifications given.interpret electrical diagramsinterpret electrical diagramsRead and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity theory and electronic comp...
Optional (29)
energyenergyPower capacity in the form of mechanical, electrical, heat, potential, or other energy from chemical or physical resources, which can be used to drive a physical system.engineering control theoryengineering control theoryThe interdisciplinary branch of engineering that deals with the behaviour of dynamical systems with inputs and how their behaviour is modified by feedback.electrical engineeringelectrical engineeringThe field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.programmable logic controllerprogrammable logic controllerProgrammable logic controllers or PLC's are computer control systems used for the monitoring and control of input and output as well as the automation of electromechanical processes.waste removal regulationswaste removal regulationsThe regulations and legal provisions governing waste removal activities.microprocessorsmicroprocessorsComputer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.electronicselectronicsThe functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.hybrid control systemshybrid control systemsControl systems containing both subsystems with continuous dynamics as well as subsystems with discrete dynamics.electricityelectricityThe principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.automation technologyautomation technologySet of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.inspect quality of productsinspect quality of productsUse 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.resolve equipment malfunctionsresolve equipment malfunctionsIdentify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.inspect electrical suppliesinspect electrical suppliesCheck electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.measure electrical characteristicsmeasure electrical characteristicsMeasure voltage, current, resistance or other electrical characteristics by using electrical measuring equipment such as multimeters, voltmeters, and ammeters.measure parts of manufactured productsmeasure parts of manufactured productsOperate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.maintain electrical equipmentmaintain electrical equipmentTest electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as r...oversee logistics of finished productsoversee logistics of finished productsEnsure that the processes of packing, storage and shipment of finished products meet the requirements.perform test runperform test runPerform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, ...use specialised tools in electric repairsuse specialised tools in electric repairsUse 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 appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.replace defect componentsreplace defect componentsRemove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.provide power connection from bus barsprovide power connection from bus barsProvide power connection from copper or metal busbars.adjust voltageadjust voltageAdjust voltage in electrical equipment.repair wiringrepair wiringFind faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.apply technical communication skillsapply technical communication skillsExplain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.adjust manufacturing equipmentadjust manufacturing equipmentRegulate 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.crimp wirecrimp wireAttach 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. The electrical connector may...operate soldering equipmentoperate soldering equipmentUse soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.
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