Engine & Other Machine Assemblers
Assembler, Assembly Line Worker, Engine Assembler, Machine Assembler
Aerospace Ground Equipment; Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft); Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman, Turboprop andTurboshaft Propulsion (helicopter, propeller, tiltrotor aircraft); Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-17; Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-2; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-1; Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, MQ-1/MQ-9; Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer; Aircraft Powerplant Repairer; Aircraft Powertrain Repairer; Allied Trades Specialist; Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer; Construction Equipment Repairer; Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer; STRYKER Systems Maintainer; Senior Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer/Senior Ordnance Logistics Warrant Officer; UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
Aviation Maintenance Technician; Machinery Technician; Marine Safety Specialist Engineer; Naval Engineering Specialty
Aircraft Maintenance (Fixed-Wing); Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic-Trainee; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic, F-402; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, EA-6; Fixed-Wing Transport Aircraft Specialist, C-20; Helicopter Mechanic, CH-53; Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic Components Mechanic; Tiltrotor Crew Chief, MV-22
Advanced Machinery Repairman; Aviation Machinist's Mate; Aviation Structural Mechanic; Engineman; Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical); Machinery Repairman; Machinery Repairman Apprentice; Machinery Repairman Journeyman; Machinist's Mate; Machinist's Mate, Nuclear Power
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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.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Business
- customer service
Skills
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
Abilities
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
Personality
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
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Computer aided design CAD software
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- SAP software
Education
Education: (rated 2 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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