Engine or Machine Assembler
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Job Description & Duties Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.Life As an Engine or Machine Assembler: What Do They Do?Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.Set up and operate metalworking machines, such as milling or grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.Inspect, operate, and test completed products to verify functioning, machine capabilities, or conformance to customer specifications.Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications manuals and plan assembly or building operations.Engine or Machine Assembler Required SkillsWhen polled, Engine and Machine Assemblers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Engine or Machine Assembler SalaryEngine and Machine Assemblers make between $28,590 and $63,170 a year.Engine and Machine Assemblers who work in New York, Nevada, or Michigan make the highest salaries.What Tools do Engine and Machine Assemblers Use?Although they're not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Engine and Machine Assemblers:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeWord processing softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design and drafting (CADD) softwareHow do I Become an Engine or Machine Assembler?What education or degrees do I need to become an Engine or Machine Assembler?Where Engine and Machine Assemblers WorkBelow are examples of industries where Engine and Machine Assemblers work:#J-18808-Ljbffr