Career Details :: Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
Description
Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.
Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
Tasks
- Analyzes assembly blueprint and specifications manual, and plans assembly or building operations.
- Reworks, repairs, and replaces damaged parts or assemblies.
- Sets up and operates metalworking machines, such as milling and grinding machines, to shape or fabricate parts.
- Fastens and installs piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to specifications.
- Verifies conformance of parts to stock list and blueprints, using measuring instruments, such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
- Maintains and lubricates parts and components.
- Inspects and tests parts and accessories for leakage, defect, or functionality, using test equipment.
- Sets and verifies clearance of parts.
- Lays out and drills, reams, taps, and cuts parts for assembly.
- Removes rough spots and smoothes surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts or components, using hand tools and power tools.
- Positions and aligns components for assembly, manually or with hoist.
- Operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customer's specifications.
- Fastens components or parts together, using hand tools, rivet gun, and welding equipment.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing & Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Monitor Processes, Material, Surroundings
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Hazardous Equipment
- Hazardous Equipment
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
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