Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Description

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing instruments for measuring and testing the characteristics of electricity and electrical signals. Examples of products made by these establishments are circuit and continuity testers, volt meters, ohm meters, wattmeters, multimeters, and semiconductor test equipment.

Category

Manufacturing

NAICS Code

334515

Job Tasks

High risk job tasks associated with this industry:

• Braze using cadmium-based solder
• Fabricate measuring devices containing mercury
• Formulate, mold, or cure resins to produce advanced composite materials
• Make beryllium-containing products
• Spray epoxy or polyurethane paint, shellac, lacquer, or varnish
• Use epoxy, isocyanate, or formaldehyde-resin adhesives, finishes, or sealants
• Use polyfunctional aziridine hardener in paints, varnishes, or other coatings
• Use solder containing colophony, zinc chloride, ethanolamine, or ammonium chloride flux