Engine & Other Machine Assemblers

Also called: Assembler, Assembly Line Worker, Engine Assembler, Machine Assembler,

What they do:

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

On the job, you would:

Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.
Position or align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Business

customer service

Basic Skills

reading work related information
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Initiative

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Office suite software

Microsoft Office

Computer aided design CAD software

Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS

high school diploma/GED
certificate after high school

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$45,660

$30,550

$64,450