National
| Median wages (2008) |
$15.70 hourly, $32,660 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
45,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
11,000 additional employees |
51-2031.00 - Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Sample of reported job titles:
Assembler, Machine Assembler, Assembly Line Worker, Fitter, Cell Technician, Engine Assembler, Engine Builder, Field Service Technician, Fuel Injection Technician, Jet Engine Assembler
Tasks
- Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer specifications.
- Position and align components for assembly, manually or using hoists.
- Set and verify parts clearances.
- Rework, repair, and replace damaged parts or assemblies.
- Read and interpret assembly blueprints and specifications manuals, and plan assembly or building operations.
- Maintain and lubricate parts and components.
- Assemble systems of gears by aligning and meshing gears in gearboxes.
- Verify conformance of parts to stock lists and blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Fasten and install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, and welding equipment.
- Remove rough spots, and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools and power tools.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Adjustable wrenches — Backup wrenches |
| Calipers — Dial calipers; Vernier calipers |
| Files — Hand files; Ring filing wheels |
| Hammers — Claw hammers; Nylon hammers |
| Mallets — Plastic mallets; Rubber mallets |
| Milling machines |
| Power drills — Hand drills |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software |
| Spreadsheet software |
| Word processing software |
