Engine / Other Machine Assembler

Construct, assemble, or rebuild machines, such as engines, turbines, and similar equipment used in such industries as construction, extraction, textiles, and paper manufacturing.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Assembler; Assembly Line Worker; Cell Technician; Engine Assembler; Engine Builder; Field Service Technician; Fitter; Large Engine Assembler; Machine Assembler; Mechanical Assembler

Tasks

• 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.
• Set and verify parts clearances.
• Verify conformance of parts to stock lists or blueprints, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, or micrometers.
• Fasten or install piping, fixtures, or wiring and electrical components to form assemblies or subassemblies, using hand tools, rivet guns, or welding equipment.
• Remove rough spots and smooth surfaces to fit, trim, or clean parts, using hand tools or power tools.
• Lay out and drill, ream, tap, or cut parts for assembly.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.

Knowledge

• Mechanical
• Production and Processing
• Customer and Personal Service

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Manual Dexterity
• Finger Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Visualization
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Control Precision
• Multilimb Coordination
• Static Strength
• Extent Flexibility
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Flexibility of Closure
• Perceptual Speed
• Selective Attention
• Trunk Strength
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity