As the work is frequently performed using a microscope, eye strain may occur. The following information is from the California Projections of Employment published by the Labor Market Information Division. Trainees with little or no background in electronics will face some competition for those jobs vacated by workers who have either left the work force or have moved to other types of employment. Although there has been some industry expansion to Northern California, California's electronics industry is primarily centered in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties. The standard workweek is 40 hours, Monday through Friday.
Some companies also employ workers on swing and night shifts.
Night shift workers can usually expect to receive up to an additional ten percent in pay as a shift premium, or they receive eight hours of pay for fewer hours of work. Fringe benefits usually include all major holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, and health and life insurance plans. Protective clothing is usually supplied by the employer, and some companies also provide prescription safety glasses for their employees, if necessary. Most employers prefer candidates for electronics assembler positions to be high school graduates. Employers also stress the importance of being able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.