Engine & Other Machine Assemblers
Also called: Assembler, Machine Assembler, Assembly Line Worker, Fitter
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:
- 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.
- Set and verify parts clearances.
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
Education and Training
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Verbal
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Data base user interface and query software
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$36,420
per year, on average
This work is part of the green economy. |
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